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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. 

Report into consultations regarding APS approaches to institutional integrity

Media releases
Report commissioned by the Australian Public Service Commission, by Mr Stephen Sedgwick AO sets out findings and recommendations for reinforcing APS institutional integrity.

Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy 2020-25

Publication
The Australian Public Service Disability Employment Strategy 2020-25 is a comprehensive plan for building an inclusive and diverse APS that better reflects the diversity of the Australian community - creating better policies, programs and services for all Australians.

State of the Service Report 2019-20

Media releases
The 2019-20 State of the Service Report tabled today, titled Learning through Change, shows how the Australian Public Service (APS) has adapted to and accelerated change, overcoming barriers to deliver for Government and Australians over the last 12 months.

Commissioner's speech - 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.

Executive Remuneration Management policy

Publication
The APS Executive Remuneration Management Policy (the policy) sets out arrangements for the management of executive remuneration, including an approval process for remuneration proposals above a notional amount.

Reference Panel on Strengthening Ministerial and APS Partnerships

Media releases
The Australian Public Service Commission is developing guidance and training to increase understanding about the respective roles of Ministerial offices and the Australian Public Service.

Launch of the APS Data Professional Stream

Media releases
Australian Public Service Commissioner, Mr Peter Woolcott AO, today launched the Australian Public Service (APS) Data Professional Stream, underpinning the continuing development of data capabilities across the APS workforce.