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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)

Open letter to Australia Public Service Employees - APS bargaining

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
Today, the Commonwealth informed employee bargaining representatives that it will improve its pay offer by bringing forward the Year 1 pay increase of 4 per cent by 12 weeks to 21 December 2023.

APS Integrity Taskforce report ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan’

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
The APS Integrity Taskforce has released their report ‘Louder than Words: An APS Integrity Action Plan’. Integrity is deeply important to our work in the public service. We encourage all staff to reflect on how integrity shapes our work for the Australian public. The ‘Integrity Good Practice Guide’ includes a range of practical examples of how you can contribute to a pro-integrity culture.

A message to all APS staff on the referendum

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
A message to the Australian Public Service from NIAA CEO, Jody Broun, PM&C Secretary, Glyn Davis and APS Commissioner, Gordon de Brouwer on the referendum

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.

Open Letter to the Australian Public Service on APS Bargaining: Package of common pay and conditions

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
This is an open letter to Australian Public Service employees regarding APS bargaining common pay and conditions

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.

A message to you from PM&C Secretary Davis and APS Commissioner de Brouwer on the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
A message from the Australian Public Service Commissioner and Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet regarding the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme to Australian Public Service Employees

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.