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The Australian Public Service Commission issues publications, advices and circulars, reports, speeches and media statements to agencies outlining changes in APS people and performance management. The following are current under the Public Service Act 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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252 result(s) found, displaying 1 to 10Australian Public Service Reform: Annual progress report 2025
Publication
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.
Australian Government Appointments Framework
Publication
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.
APSC Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Action Plan 2025-2028
Publication
This plan outlines how we will build a workplace where everyone feels they belong and where cultural diversity is a strength that helps us to build greater understanding and connection.
State of the Service Report 2024-25
State of the Service
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.
Annual Statement on APS Reform 2025
Speeches
On 12 November 2025, the Minister for Finance, Women, the Public Service and Government Services, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, announced the release of the APS AI Plan.
Australian Public Service Commission Annual Report 2024-25
Annual report
This is the Annual Report from the Commissioner of the Australian Public Service incorporating the Annual Report of the Merit Protection Commissioner for the financial year ending 30 June 2025. The report reviews the purposes and outcomes of both Commissions.
Trust in Australian public services: 2025 Annual Report
Publication
This report has detailed findings on people’s levels of trust and satisfaction of Australian public services.
A message to all APS staff - 2025 APS Census Results: A Stronger, More Effective Public Service
Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
An open letter to employees of the Australian Public Service on the 2025 APS Census Results
Circular 2025/06: The Commissioner’s role in SES Recruitment
Circulars, guidance & advice
The purpose of this Circular is to advise agencies that a review of the Commissioner’s role in Senior Executive Service (SES) recruitment has recently been conducted to ensure the requirements are fit for purpose and supports integrity in recruitment.