Review of actions - secondary review

Information for applicants

Applications for secondary review of action are lodged with the Merit Protection Commissioner through the relevant agency. Public Service Regulation 5.30 requires the agency to provide applications for secondary review to the Merit Protection Commissioner, along with any relevant documents relating to the primary review, within 14 days after receiving the application. The agency must also give you a copy of any documents given to the Merit Protection Commissioner.

The Australian Public Service Commission has prepared an information sheet for applicants who wish to apply for secondary review of actions. The information sheet includes an application form which can be downloaded and used to submit your request for review.

The Commission has centralised the administration of reviews of action in their Canberra office in the Review Casework and Inquiries Section. Further information can be obtained from the Review Casework and Inquiries Section of the Commission by email to mpc.canberra@apsc.gov.au, or by phone to 02 62023849.