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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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17 result(s) found, displaying 1 to 10Circular 2022/11: COVID-19 leave arrangements
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Circular 2022/11: COVID-19 leave arrangements details changes to the Covid leave arrangements
Circular 2022/10: Fair Work Act casual employment provision
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
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).
Circular 2022/09: Union representation in Commonwealth agencies
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this circular is to inform agencies about the Australian Government’s policy concerning union representation and involvement in Commonwealth workplaces.
Circular 2022/08: Genuine and effective employee and union consultation in Commonwealth agencies
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
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.
APS Hierarchy and Classification Review
Publication
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.
Australian Public Service Remuneration Report 2021
Remuneration reports
The Australian Public Service Remuneration Report 2021 is now available, presenting a summary of remuneration paid to APS employees under the Public Service Act 1999 as at 31 December 2021.
Handling Misconduct - A human resource manager’s guide
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The guide has been revised and updated to ensure it continues to meet the needs of Australian Public Service (APS) agencies and support the institutional integrity of the APS as a whole.
State of the Service Report 2019-20
State of the Service
The State of the Service Report 2019–20 was tabled in both Houses of Parliament on 30 November 2020.
Circular 2020/10: Changes to Unpaid Parental Leave for Parents of Stillborn or Premature Babies and Providing Greater Flexibility for Taking Unpaid Parental Leave
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 traumatic events during or in anticipation of unpaid parental leave, including stillbirth, premature birth or death of an infant.
Circular 2020/9: Returning to Usual Workplaces
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to provide advice to agencies about employees returning to their usual (pre-COVID) workplaces.