Resources

Behavioural insights tools assist understanding human behaviour, which can inform policy design.

A directory of behavioural economics and behavioural science academics.

The Commissioners Directions 2022 outline the standards that Agency Heads and APS employees must comply with to meet their obligations under the Public Service Act 1999.

The Australian Taxation Office have developed a video series now available to the APS on insider threats and how to spot them.

An APS Integrity Hypotheticals – Conflict of Interest panel recording of discussion stemming from scenarios that highlight the grey (and not so grey) areas of Integrity decision making.

In today’s fast changing work environment, having a culture where everyone feels empowered to speak up without negative consequences will help build trust and confidence in the APS. This is speak up culture and the essence of psychological safety.

​​This guidance outlines the requirements of the Directions on Stewardship and provides further interpretation, advice, and case studies on the application of Stewardship.​

​​Recorded in June 2025, this panel recording explores integrity in a complex APS, positive leadership, integrity creep and balancing personal with organisational integrity.​

The ATO share scenario-based group-discussion resources for leaders to use with their teams. At approx. 10-20 mins they are perfect for team meetings.

Use this checklist to review your decisions to ensure they are defensible. You can also use this if you are recommending a decision.