A detailed annual analysis of the Australian Public Service (APS), examining workforce trends, workplace dynamics, leadership and integrity, capability issues and future directions. Integrity and stewardship are particular focuses of this year's report. 

The report shows how the APS supports the Australian Government, the Australian Parliament and the Australian people and highlights the APS's response to contemporary challenges including the Robodebt Royal Commission. 

This year’s report also offers:

• an overview of developments impacting the operating environment of the APS,
• analysis of how the APS workforce and workplaces are evolving, supported by research and data insights,
• consideration of APS capability, leadership and integrity issues, trends and responses,
• examples of what APS leadership and stewardship look like in practice,
• stories of how APS teams are serving the Australian community, including by connecting with non-government organisations, businesses and the research sector, and 
• an exploration of how the APS is improving its approaches and preparing for the future.