Resources

The main legislation governing the operation of the Australian Public Service (APS) is the Public Service Act 1999 (the ACT).

The Budget Papers support the Budget-related decisions of government, providing the fiscal outlook for the Australian economy and highlighting major new initiatives of the government.

The Commonwealth resource management framework governs how officials in the Commonwealth public sector use and manage public resources.

The budget process is the decision-making process for allocating public resources to the Government’s policy priorities.

A video outlining the Caretaker Conventions and providing guidance for APS employees on how to conduct themselves.

A content strategy sets the foundation for the creation, structure and governance of content. You should apply a content strategy when building new services or redesigning web content, or for big changes such as machinery-of-government updates.

The Data, Digital and Cyber Workforce Plan provides a coordinated approach to attract, develop and retain people with skills in these areas of growing need.

The Digital Professional Stream Strategy is a structured way to build and uplift the core digital expertise of leadership and the workforce. It outlines the 6 broad themes and signature initiatives that will bring the strategy to life and create momentum.

This OECD Legal Instrument outlines how countries can ensure that their public services are fit-for-purpose for contemporary policy challenges, and capable of taking the public sector into the future.

When commissioning services, the Commonwealth Procurement Framework sets out the basic rules for all Commonwealth procurements and and the way entities undertake their own processes.