The Australian Public Service (APS) reform program has built on previous reform efforts and is now in its third and final phase. This report outlines the key achievements under the four pillars of the program. 54 of 59 initiatives are either complete or in delivery, with agencies across the APS actively adopting and embedding changes.

The framework sets out principles and guidance to strengthen and support the merit-based selection and appointment of individuals to public offices across the Commonwealth Government. It requires that appointments to Commonwealth public offices be made by Ministers in a manner consistent with seven principles.

The report shows how the Australian Public Service (APS) supports the Australian Government, the Australian Parliament and the Australian people. The report explores how the APS workforce and workplaces are evolving, and capability, stewardship and leadership programs and practices in the APS. It shows clear progress, with stronger service delivery, higher workforce capability and improved...

This long-term insights briefing explores the future of public service integrity in New Zealand. It reviews the current state and highlights key trends likely to shape integrity over the next 10–15 years. Based on international examples and expert recommendations, the briefing explores how the current approach can be strengthened to reach desired long-term outcomes.

Priority Reform Three of Closing the Gap is about making government organisations culturally safe and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This report highlights good practice within government to share knowledge on what transformative action looks like and what it takes to achieve it.