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Australian Government Appointments Framework
The Australian Government Appointment Framework sets out principles and guidance to strengthen and support the merit-based selection and appointment of individuals to public offices across the Commonwealth.
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Australian Public Service Reform: Annual progress report 2025
This Progress Report is the third annual update on progress towards the Government’s public sector reform agenda. APS Reform strengthens the public service, enabling it to adapt to changes in public needs and expectations of government.
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State of the Service Report 2024-25
The State of the Service for 2025 report is now available.
The State of the Service Report is a collaboration between the Australian Public Service Commission and APS agencies.
It shows how the APS supports the Australian Government, the Australian Parliament and the Australian people.