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Australian Government crest, State of the Service Roadshow
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State of the Service Roadshow 2022

The Australian Public Service Commission’s State of the Service Roadshow 2022. Event wrap up - videos and recordings of each session.
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Circular 2022/3: Probation

This Circular is to inform Agency Heads of their obligations on the use of probation for employees engaged into the Australian Public Service (APS).
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Agency Head gifts and benefits registers

Australian Public Service Agency Heads must publish a register of gifts and benefits they accept that are valued at over $AUD100.00 (excluding GST), in accordance with the Australian Public Service Commission’s Guidance for Agency Heads: Gifts and Benefits.

Fact sheet: Upholding integrity

This fact sheet suggests ways to maintain and foster integrity and contribute to a workplace that supports employees to make good choices, consistently, and with confidence.
Review of the Maternity Leave Act
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Maternity Leave Act review

The Australian Public Service Commission is reviewing of the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 (ML Act). 

Ethics Advisory Service

The Ethics Advisory Service is available to all APS employees, including agency heads and SES staff, who wish to discuss and seek advice on ethical issues that occur in the workplace and make sound decisions around these issues.

Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.