Public Service Amendment Bill 2023 [Provisions]

REPORT - August 2023

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Chapter 1 - Introduction and background

Conduct of the inquiry
Report structure
The Public Service Act 1999
The APS Employee Census
The Independent Review of the APS (Thodey Review)
The Government's reform agenda
The Public Service Amendment Bill 2023

Chapter 2 - Issues raised about the bill

New APS Value of stewardship
APS Purpose Statement
Directions from ministers on individual employment matters
Decisions by employees at lowest appropriate classification
Capability reviews
Insights reports
Publish APS Employee Census results and action plans
Delegation of powers and functions to Australian Defence Force (ADF) members
Matters not included in the bill
Committee view

Coalition Senators' additional comments

Australian Greens' additional comments

Appendix 1 - Submissions and additional information

Appendix 2 - Public hearing

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