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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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52 result(s) found, displaying 1 to 10APS Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO – Closing Remarks at the 2021 IPAA Annual Address to the APS
Speeches
APS Commissioner’s closing remarks at the IPAA Annual Address to the APS 2021
State of the Service Report 2020-21
State of the Service
The State of the Service Report 2020–21 was tabled in both Houses of Parliament on 29 November 2021.
2020-21 State of the Service Report
Media releases and statements
Today, the Australian Public Service Commissioner, Mr Peter Woolcott AO, released the annual State of the Service Report after its tabling in Parliament.
Open letter to the APS on returning to usual workplaces from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO
Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
Restrictions in states and territories are relaxing and we are emerging from lockdowns across much of the nation. This is a welcome change after a challenging 18 months.
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.
Circular 2021/05: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Commonwealth officials travelling overseas
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to provide advice to agencies considering sending Commonwealth officials on official travel overseas.
Circular 2021/04: Application of Wage Price Index to agency industrial instruments from 1 September 2021
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this Circular is to inform agencies of the applicable private sector Wage Price Index (WPI), for annual remuneration adjustments in agency industrial instruments between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, under the Australian Government’s Public Sector Workplace Relations Policy 2020 (the Policy).