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Guidance on the Right to Disconnect in the Public Sector

The Guidance on the Right to Disconnect in the Public Sector provides agencies and managers with advice and guiding principles on the implementation of the new ‘right to disconnect’ provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009, which will commence on 26 August 2024.

Template: Effective selection reports

This template is a guide to assist APS Agencies develop templates and processes that meets their obligations under the Public Service Act 1999. The use of this template is not mandatory, it is designed to demonstrate the minimum information an agency should capture to document the recruitment activity in a way that is consistent with the merit principle.

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APS Employment Data 31 December 2023

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 31 December 2023 and trends from 2023.
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Commonwealth Allowance Subscription Service

Each year the APSC operates the Commonwealth Allowance Subscription Service (the Service) which provides subscribing Commonwealth agencies with suggested rates for a range of employment-related allowances.

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.