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Poorly designed and implemented AI could reduce the performance of public servicesBeyond demonstrating integrity and empathy in the design and delivery of AI-enabled public services, there are other factors that are…
This section sets out our role in the APS, our core work and values in fulfilling that role, and the key activities we undertake to achieve our purpose.Our rolePM&C plays a central role within the APS in our support to the government. We support…
7.1 Political participation by officials7.1.1 The APS Values set out in the Public Service Act 1999 include the value of being ‘Impartial’, which states that “The APS is apolitical and provides the Government with advice that…
Public Interest Disclosure ProceduresDeclaration pursuant to s59 of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013I, Melinda Bopping, Chief People Officer of the People Branch, Corporate and Technology…
Hours of workOrdinary hours91. Ordinary hours of work are 7 hours and 30 minutes per day (37.5 hours per week) for full time employees, or for employees with a part-time work agreement the hours set out in the agreement.92. Managers and employees…
Men are typically over represented in management and leadership roles across most industries. This is particularly the case in mining, construction, utilities and manufacturing.[31] Even in female‑dominated industries, men are still more likely to…
Public Service (Secretary of the Department of the Treasury) - Reappointment 2024I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal…
Our roleThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) plays a unique role within the Australian Public Service (APS) in our support to the Government. Our purpose and role is to support the Prime Minister, the…
NAIDOC Week is held every year in early July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that First Nations Australians make to our country…
" We have arrived at a moment of consequence where a genuine committment to respect women, and valuing and nurturing their economic contribution by removing systemic barriers, is vital.Sam Mostyn, Chair, Women's Economic Equality Taskforce
Let me acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong/Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation as traditional custodians of these unceded lands and recognise other Aboriginal people with connection to Narrm and the region. We are privileged to…
The Women's Economic Equality Taskforce (the taskforce) was established in September 2022. It delivered on an election commitment to prioritise advice to government on the many issues facing women in the Australian economy. The taskforce has now…
Almost five years since the COVID‑19 pandemic broke out, for most Australians there is a collective desire to move on and forget what was an immensely difficult period. There is undoubtedly much to forget, but there is also much to be proud of as a…
Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr Greg Moriarty AO…
Productivity is about obtaining more, or better, outputs for the same, or fewer, hours of work. In the context of workforce shortages and increasing demand for both quantity of services and higher quality of services, productivity is important to…
Recommendation 6Make confidential ethics and integrity advice available to APS staff, SES and agency heads.APS staff at all levels can benefit from confidential support to talk through an integrity issue causing them concern. SES must navigate…
What is a Long Term Insights Briefing?An opportunity for the APS to consider significant, cross-cutting and complex policy issues, and how they may affect Australia and the Australian community in the medium and long term.What did the Pilot LTIB do?…
In Australia, progress continues on improving gender equality in workplaces. The gender pay gap decreased from 18.6% a decade ago to 11.9% in 20241. Women’s workforce participation reached an all-time high of 63.5% in January 2025, compared to 58.6…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters. The Voice ReferendumThe Board noted an update on the referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in…
The Secretaries Board met at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Strategic OutlookThe Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues including preparing for the 2025 general…
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce (WEET) has provided the Australian Government with its final report, Women's Economic Equality: A 10-year plan to unleash the full capacity and contribution of women to the Australian economy.…
The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.Procurement capability uplift across the APSMs Jenny Wilkinson PSM, Secretary of the Department of Finance provided an update on…
Policy goal: secure, safe jobs with decent wages, conditions and opportunities for career developmentThe Australian Government is committed to boosting job security and wages and to creating safe, fair and productive workplaces. Our policy vision is…
Australian Government agencies maintain capabilities to operationalise their designated roles under national plans. The Australian Government also maintains a number of capabilities to support whole of Afustralian Government and national…
Many more people want to be organ donors than have actually registered. Around 9 out of every 10 adults say they support organ donation, but only 4 out of every 10 have actually registered. The rate of registration…