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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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Open letter to the APS to say thank you from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
We are nearing the end of an extraordinary year. It has been tough and like all Australians, all APS workers have been directly or indirectly affected in some way by the events of 2020. 

APS Commissioner, Peter Woolcott AO – Speech at the Digital Summit 2020: Towards a More Digital APS

Speeches
Commissioner's speech - Digital Summit 2020: Towards a more digital APS

Australian Public Service Commission Annual Report 2019-20

Annual report
This is the Annual Report from the Commissioner of the Australian Public Service incorporating the Annual Report of the Merit Protection Commissioner for the financial year ending 30 June 2020. The report reviews the purposes and outcomes of both Commissions.

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.

Open letter to the APS on commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic from PM&C Secretary Philip Gaetjens and APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott AO

Open Letters to the Australian Public Service
We are writing to thank you for your continued commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Public Service (APS) continues to work hard to deliver for all Australians. 

Circular 2020/07: Annual Wage Review updating Australian Government Awards

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

Circular 2020/07: Annual Wage Review updating Australian Government Awards

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

Circular 2020/8: Changes to Parental Leave Pay to Improve Flexibility

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
This circular is to inform Australian Government employers of the recent changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme which will affect families with children that are born or adopted on or after 1 July 2020.

Circular 2020/5: Preparing for a COVID-safe transition for APS workplaces

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The purpose of this circular is to assist in the transition of employees to usual workplaces.

Circular 2020/6: Temporary mobility arrangements as part of the continued response to COVID-19

Circulars, Guidance, and Advice
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a significant shift in the way the Australian Public Service (APS) has operated to continue to deliver outcomes and critical services to the Australian public.