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Workplace diversity
About workplace diversity:
The Public Service Act 1999 and associated legislation establishes a framework that reflects the expectations of Government and the community about a fair, inclusive and productive public service. Workplace diversity involves recognising the value of individual differences and managing them in the workplace.
Current directive publications, circulars & advices:
- Circular No 2006/1: Use of identified criteria and special measures to fill employment opportunities (as amended by 2006/6)
- Guidelines on Workplace Diversity, Working Together No 2 (2001)
- Advice No 3: Special Employment Measures (as amended by 2000/7)
- Advice No 22: Discrimination in APS Employment
Current good practice advice
- Ability at work: Tapping the talent of people with disability
- Ability at work: A good practice guide - working better together
- Respect: Promoting a Culture Free from Harassment and Bullying in the APS (2006)
- Values in the Australian Public Service, Values and Conduct (2002)
- Recruitment of Indigenous Australians in the Australian Public Service, Working Together No 4 2001
