This Act makes provision with respect to the organization, administration and functioning of the public service system in Australia, called the Australian Public Service (APS). It constitutes the Australian Public Service, provides for the appointment of Department and Agency Heads, the Public Service Commissioner and the Merit Protection Commissioner and defines their powers, functions and responsibilities. The Act defines a code of conduct for APS employees and promotes ethical behaviour. The Act provides for, among other things, the establishment of executive agencies and the reorganization of administration.
Australia · 1999-11-11