Resources

Legislation provides a framework for acting with integrity. This includes the Public Service Act 1999, Public Service Regulations 1999 and Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Directions 2022.

The Australian Government released refreshed expectations for regulator performance and reporting that took effect from 1 July 2021.

The National Regulators Community of Practice is an active network of public sector regulators from all 3 levels of government.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is the independent national regulator for privacy and freedom of information.

The framework is made up of seven key questions, your answers to which will provide decision makers with a strong evidence base to support informed policy decisions.

A series of videos that answer common questions on having a solid evidence base for best practice policy making, which is also a Government requirement.

The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) provides a range of resources to support diversity and inclusion in APS workplaces.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework provides a basis for building the cultural capability of the Commonwealth public sector.

Six different posters on the dos and don’ts of designing for accessibility in the areas of: low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, dyslexia, motor disabilities, users on the autistic spectrum and users of screen readers.

The Vision Australia Accessibility Toolkit provides information to help you understand accessibility requirements and provides a range of resources to support you to create accessible and inclusive information, particularly for blindness and low vision.