Unions say thousands of APS jobs will be be on the line under the Coalition’s plans for $3.3 billion of funding cuts.
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Labor party pledges to abolish APS staffing cap
Labor has vowed to abolish the APS staffing cap and cut spending on consultants and contractors if elected.
Public sector women harassed, overworked and underpaid: survey
Women employed in the public sector are increasingly unhappy with the way sexual harassment and assault in the workplace is being managed.
APSC updates HR misconduct guidelines
APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott has launched updated HR guidelines for handling misconduct.
Gender equality, flexibility on the table in APS mat leave review
The APS will consider gender equality and flexibility in a review of maternity leave provisions.
More diversity needed in public sector: report
A new report from the Australian Public Service Commission reveals that people with disability are underrepresented in the public sector.
Is it time for a public sector workforce ‘right to disconnect’ clause?
As hybrid workplaces become the norm, is it time to formalise the ‘right to switch off’ for the public sector?
Services Australia to lose 800 jobs amid ASL uplift
Average staffing levels across the APS will be boosted, except for Services Australia.
APS workforce strategy released
An APS Academy will be established to drive transformation of the public service.
APS managers won over by working from home
A survey of APS managers has found increasing support for their teams working from home.