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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 2023/8: New Guidance on changes to non-ongoing engagements following amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to inform agencies that the Australian Public Service Commission has created additional guidance to support APS agencies in implementing the new fixed term provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act)

Guidance for agencies to support employee wellbeing during the Voice referendum

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
On Saturday, 14 October 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum to recognise First Nations peoples in the Constitution through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The Australian Public Service Commission has developed resources to help agencies communicate about the support available to their staff.

State of the Service Report 2023

State of the Service
The State of the Service for 2023 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 is supporting the priorities of the Australian Government and serving the Australian community.

Australian Public Service Remuneration Report 2022

Remuneration reports
The Australian Public Service Remuneration Report 2022 is now available, presenting a summary of remuneration paid to APS employees under the Public Service Act 1999 as at 31 December 2021.

Circular 2023/6: Amendments to the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to advise APS agencies that the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022 (the Directions) have been amended for consistency with the Public Service Regulations 2023 (2023 Regulations).  

Circular 2023/5 - Release of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 Review

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to advise agencies that the Review of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 (the Maternity Leave Act) has been released.

Circular 2023/4 - Annual Wage Review updating Australian Government Awards

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

Circular 2023/3: Sunsetting of zombie agreements

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of amendments to legislation which give effect to the sunsetting of so-called ‘zombie agreements’ and to provide advice about next steps.

Circular 2023/2: Update to Family and Domestic Violence leave reporting requirements under the Fair Work Regulations 2009

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This purpose of this circular is to inform Australian Government agencies of further changes to the Fair Work Regulations 2009 (the Regulations), effective 4 June 2023

Engagement in the Voice Referendum in a personal capacity: Guidance for APS employees and agencies

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This guidance aims to provide general advice to Australian Public Service employees who wish to engage publicly with the referendum in a personal capacity.