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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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State of the Service Report 2021-22

State of the Service
The State of the Service Report 2021-22 is now available.

Media Release: State of the Service Report 2021-22

Media releases
Media Release about the State of the Service Report 2021-22.

APS Employment Data 30 June 2022

Employment data
This release of the Australian Public Service (APS) employment data presents a statistical outline of the APS workforce employed under the Public Service Act 1999. It provides key workforce metrics as at 30 June 2022 and trends from 2003. A

Strengthening Partnerships - Final Report

Publication
The final report relating to the implementation of the Government’s response to Recommendation 11 of the 2019 Independent Review of the Australian Public Service.

APS Employment Data 31 December 2021

Employment data
Overview of the APS employment data release for December 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
Today, the Australian Public Service Commissioner, Mr Peter Woolcott AO, released the annual State of the Service Report after its tabling in Parliament.

Departmental Liaison Officers

Publication
This paper provides guidance for high performing candidates interested in the role of a Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO). This paper should be read in conjunction with paper Departmental Liaison Officer – Guidance for Managers. 

Ministerial Transitions

Publication
This paper outlines broad principles for transitions that take place during the course of the relationship between the APS and the government of the day. It is intended for senior departmental officials, departmental staff responsible for portfolio support, Ministerial staff and Ministers.

The Operating Environment of a Ministerial Office

Publication
The purpose of this guidance is to provide an overview of the operating environment of a Ministerial office. It is intended for members of the Australian Public Service (APS).