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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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13 result(s) found, displaying 1 to 10Circular 2018/4: Using probation effectively
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
Probation is a critical part of the recruitment process. It is a powerful tool that enables agencies to test whether a person is suited to the Australian Public Service (APS), the agency and the job.
Circular 2018/5: SES Recruitment
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The changes to SES recruitment practices outlined in this Circular have the support of Secretaries and were agreed at the meeting of the Secretaries Board on 5 December 2018.
Circular 2018/3: Family and Domestic Violence Leave: Changes to the National Employment Standards
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
On 6 December 2018, the Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill was passed, providing 5 days unpaid Family and Domestic Violence Leave to all employees covered by the Fair Work Act 2009.
Circular 2018/2: Family and Domestic Violence Leave Clause: Fair Work Commission’s decision to include model term in all modern awards
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
On 6 July 2018, the Fair Work Commission finalised the content of the model family and domestic violence leave term.
Circular 2018/1: Labour Hire Legislation
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
A number of States/Territories have enacted legislation that regulates the labour hire industry and prohibits the use of unlicensed labour hire service providers.
State of the Service Report 2016-17
State of the Service
Section 44(3) of the Public Service Act 1999 requires that this report is laid before each House of Parliament by 30 November 2017.
State of the Service report 2015-16
State of the Service
One hundred years ago, no‐one could have foreseen the breadth that the Australian Public Service now encompasses.
Circular 2016/1: Commencement of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2016
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to advise APS agencies that new Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2016 have been made
Circular 2016/4W: Making of the Australian Government Industry Award 2016
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this circular is to inform Commonwealth agencies of the introduction of the new Australian Government Industry Award 2016 (industry award).
Circular 2016/2W: Seeking legal advice on workplace relations legislation
Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This advice reminds agencies that before seeking legal advice on workplace relations, it is best practice to consult with the APSC and the agency that administers the relevant legislation