Public servants get right to ignore bosses out of hours from next month

The APSC has issued guidelines to help Commonwealth agencies respond to new right to disconnect laws.

29 July, 2024

Reports of bullying in public service increase

The latest State of the Service report provides a snapshot of Australia’s public sector.

30 November, 2023

Survey reveals most and least trusted public services

A survey by the APSC has revealed Australia’s most and least trusted public services.

29 November, 2023

End in sight in APS wage tussle as union endorses latest offer

The CPSU has recommended members accept the Commonwealth’s latest pay offer.

27 November, 2023

APS ordered to stop using contractors for core work

Consultants will be banned from doing core government work under new guidelines issued by the APSC.

23 October, 2023

Former APS Commissioner to probe texts as senior public servant stands aside

Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has been asked to stand aside pending an independent investigation of partisan texts he’s alleged to have sent.

25 September, 2023

Health dept must avoid capture by ‘loudest voices’ APS review says

The health and ageing department needs to avoid becoming beholden to stakeholders with the loudest voices, a capability review says.

21 August, 2023

Former APS boss to head investigation into robodebt breaches

Former public service chief Stephen Sedgwick will inquire into whether anyone adversely named in the Robodebt Royal Commission report breached APS codes.

19 July, 2023

I’m an APS employee. Can I talk about the Voice referendum?

The APSC has released guidelines outlining what public servants can and can’t say about the Voice Referendum.

3 April, 2023

APS growing and ageing, data shows

The APS has grown by four per cent in the last year, with the average age three years older than ten years ago.

28 March, 2023

Public servants back standard pay scales for APS

Public servants want standard pay scales, workplace flexibility and leave entitlements across the APS, a survey has revealed.

28 February, 2023

APSC releases resource for combating sex harassment

The APSC has published a webpage to help public agencies prepare for new mandatory workplace sexual harassment requirements.

13 February, 2023

Public servants asked for input on service-wide bargaining

Public servants have been invited to provide input as the Australian Public Service Commission prepares for service-wide bargaining.

26 January, 2023

Commissioner rejects call to reduce APS classifications

The public service commissioner has rejected recommendations to reduce the number of APS classifications.

26 August, 2022