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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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Circular 2021/08: Changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 to provide Compassionate Leave for Miscarriage

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to inform Australian Government employers of the recent changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 that provide improved support for parents who experience miscarriage.

Circular 2021/09: COVID-19 vaccination policies in Australian Government workplaces

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to provide general information to Australian Government employers who are considering adopting policies that would require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Circular 2021/07: Fair Work Commission review of casual terms in awards

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of the completion of the Fair Work Commission’s review of casual terms in modern awards

Circular 2021/06: Superannuation Stapling

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Guidance for Commonwealth employers on the Government’s Your Super, Your Future Reforms.

ACT Covid-19 lockdown statement by the Australian Public Service Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This afternoon the ACT Government announced a seven day lockdown in the ACT in response to a confirmed COVID-19 case. APS agencies and their employees in the ACT will be moving to working from home arrangements for many of their employees, although there will continue to be others, such as many at Services Australia, who will continue to work from their usual workplaces to deliver essential services.

Launch of the Australian Public Service Academy

Media releases and statements
Today the Assistant Minister to the Minister for the Public Service, the Hon Ben Morton MP, officially opened the Australian Public Service Academy, a new approach to APS-wide learning and development.

Highly Capable, Future-Ready: APS Learning and Development Strategy

Learning and Development
The APS Learning and Development Strategy lays the foundation for a highly capable and future-ready APS workforce; always learning and adapting to deliver for the Government and Australians

Highly Capable, Future Ready: APS Learning and Development Action Plan

Learning and Development
The APS Learning and Development Action Plan sets out the practical steps to implement the APS Learning and Development Strategy over the next five years (2021-2026).

Circular 2021/03: Fair Work Act changes to Casual employment

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to inform Australian Government employers of the recent changes to the Fair Work Act (2009) (FW Act) with regard to the employment of casual employees.

Circular 2021/02: Annual Wage Review updating Australian Government Awards

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