Commissioner's speeches

In response to the Prime Minister's address to the Institute of Public Administration Australia. Mr Peter Woolcott AO - Australian Public Service Commissioner

On Monday 19 August, the Prime Minister laid out his vision and expectations for the Australian Public Service in a speech hosted by the Institute of Public Administration Australia at Parliament House.

Welcome everyone, to the APS Wide National Conference. I am always pleased to be in Sydney and out of the Canberra bubble. I began my professional life here as a barrister and have constantly been drawn back in other roles. 

Thank you, Randall and Yvonne for the introduction. Good morning and it’s great to be here. I know you had expected to hear from the Minister for Government Services, Stuart Robert, who unfortunately can’t be with us today. Anyway you now have me in his stead! I will try and do him justice.

The APS is facing the challenges of digital disruption and automation, globalisation, and changing demographics including a growing and aging population and an evolution in how people want to participate in work and manage their careers.

On behalf of all of us here today, and all members of the Australian Public Service, I’d like to thank Phil for sharing his priorities and expectations with us.

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