No changes to flexible work and cuts to APS will happen through a hiring freeze and natural attrition, says opposition leader.
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Public sector union welcomes budget spend
The federal government commits to further bolstering the APS.
APS use of apps breaching safeguards
Agencies are being called upon to ensure staff meet legislative obligations when using messaging platforms.
AI disclosure becomes mandatory for APS
Government agencies will have to publicly disclose all use of artificial intelligence from September 1.
APS Commissioner to get new powers to hold former agency heads accountable
The APS Commissioner will be given power to investigate former agency heads involved in Robodebt and make determinations.
Podger calls for recalibration of APS ‘reward’ system
The APS needs to ensure senior bureaucrats are rewarded for doing the right thing rather than pleasing the minister, a discussion paper says.
If you’re a female public servant, expect to earn $19k less
Bad news: public sector gender pay equity isn’t there yet. Good news: at least it’s better than the private sector.
NACC reviews decision not to probe robodebt officials
The National Anti Corruption Commissioner is reviewing a decision not to investigate public servants involved in robodebt.
Weaknesses that led to Robodebt ‘remain embedded in APS’
Weaknesses that led to the robodebt debacle remain embedded in APS culture, according to a public policy expert.
2000 public servants sign letter against Palestine ‘genocide’
More than 2000 public servants have signed a letter condemning what they say is the government’s complicity in a genocide in Palestine.