Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
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The purpose of this advice is to ensure a consistent approach across Australian Government employment for leave arrangements where an official warning is issued for a disaster or emergency.
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The purpose of this circular is to inform Commonwealth agencies of the introduction of the new Australian Government Industry Award 2016 (industry award).
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Emergency service volunteers and Australian Defence Force Reservists play a crucial role.
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This advice reminds agencies that before seeking legal advice on workplace relations, it is best practice to consult with the APSC and the agency that administers the relevant legislation
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The Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) now makes it a criminal offence to make illegitimate payments to registered organisations. Strict disclosure obligations also apply.
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Neither the Australian Public Service Enterprise Award nor the Australian Government Industry Award are listed in the recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision on inserting casual conversion clause into modern awards.
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The Fair Work Regulations 2009 (Regulations) have been amended to clarify content in the Notice of Employee Representational Rights (Notice).
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The following arrangements will apply in respect of agreement making during the caretaker period.
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This circular is to advise APS agencies that new Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2016 have been made
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The changes to SES recruitment practices outlined in this Circular have the support of Secretaries and were agreed at the meeting of the Secretaries Board on 5 December 2018.
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Probation is a critical part of the recruitment process. It is a powerful tool that enables agencies to test whether a person is suited to the Australian Public Service (APS), the agency and the job.
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On 6 December 2018, the Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill was passed, providing 5 days unpaid Family and Domestic Violence Leave to all employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009.
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On 6 July 2018, the Fair Work Commission finalised the content of the model family and domestic violence leave term.
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A number of States/Territories have enacted legislation that regulates the labour hire industry and prohibits the use of unlicensed labour hire service providers.
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The following arrangements will apply in respect of agreement making, or other workplace arrangements in lieu of bargaining, during the caretaker period.