Circulars, Guidance, and Advice

The purpose of this circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of amendments to legislation which give effect to the sunsetting of so-called ‘zombie agreements’ and to provide advice about next steps.

This guidance aims to provide general advice to Australian Public Service employees who wish to engage publicly with the referendum in a personal capacity.

This circular supersedes and entirely replaces Circular 2018/3: Family and Domestic Violence Leave: Changes to the National Employment Standards

Circular 2022/11: COVID-19 leave arrangements details changes to the Covid leave arrangements

The purpose of this circular is to inform agencies about the Australian Government’s policy concerning the application of the casual conversion provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act).

The purpose of this circular is to inform agencies about the Australian Government’s policy concerning union representation and involvement in Commonwealth workplaces.

The purpose of this circular is to inform agencies about the Australian Government’s policy concerning genuine and effective consultation with employees and relevant unions on matters that affect them in Commonwealth workplaces.

The independent APS Hierarchy and Classification Review provides advice to the APS Commissioner about ways the APS could streamline management and adopt best practice ways of working.

The purpose of this circular is to assist in the transition of employees to usual workplaces.

The purpose of this Circular is to provide advice to agencies about managing the fluctuating impacts of COVID-19. The following advice applies to all Commonwealth agencies and their employees including ongoing, non ongoing and casual employees.

This circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of changes to the minimum wage, specifically in regard to Australian Public Service Award 2015, the Australian Government Industry Award 2016 and other enterprise awards covering Australian Government employment.

Guidance for Australian Public Service agencies on how regulation 9.2 of the Public Service Regulations 1999 affects their ability to use and disclose the personal information of their employees, within their agencies and with other Australian Public Service agencies.