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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.

In 2025, 107 agencies and entities that engage staff under the Public Service Act 1999 participated in the APS Employee Census.

The APS Academy is a network hub of learning and development excellence for the APS. Access resources, courses and experience from across the APS to build craft capabilities.

Latest news

Stay up to date on the latest developments and areas of focus from the APSC.

Event

19 Jan 2026

State of the Service Roadshow event: 2026

The 2026 State of the Service Roadshow is an annual event series with speakers from across the Australian Public Service.

Circular released

Circular 2025/08: Leave and working arrangements during a natural disaster or emergency

The purpose of this advice is to ensure a consistent approach to flexible working and leave arrangements across Australian Government employment for persons directly impacted where an official warning is issued for a disaster or emergency.

Circular released

Circular 2025/07: Merit list sharing in the APS

The purpose of this Circular is to advise agencies that there is a change in requirements regarding the sharing of merit lists for similar vacancies as defined in section 9 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022 (Directions).

Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.