The APS Values articulate the parliament's expectations of public servants in terms of performance and standards of behaviour. The principles of good public administration are embodied in the APS Values. The APS Values are set out in section 10 of the Public Service Act 1999.
Further information on the application of the APS Values can be found in Part 2 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022
The APS Values are:
Impartial
The APS is apolitical and provides the government with advice that is frank, honest, timely and based on the best available evidence.
Committed to service
The APS is professional, objective, innovative and efficient, and works collaboratively to achieve the best results for the Australian community and the government.
Accountable
The APS is open and accountable to the Australian community under the law and within the framework of Ministerial responsibility.
Respectful
The APS respects all people, including their rights and their heritage.
Ethical
The APS demonstrates leadership, is trustworthy, and acts with integrity, in all that it does.
The APS builds its capability and institutional knowledge, and supports the public interest now and into the future, by understanding the long-term impacts of what it does.
