Resources

Delivering for Australians outlines the Government’s reform agenda in response to the independent review of the APS.

This is the website and final report for the independent review panel of the the Australian Public Service (APS) led by David Thodey AO.

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.

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

The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources provides an interactive guide to the ‘right’ engagement type to choose when engaging with stakeholders and citizens.

Hear what a day in the life at a Minister’s office is like and what is the role of a Department Liaison Officer and how do you communicate with them. And what happens when things don’t go to plan?

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

Learn more about GovAI and the AI tools available to the APS.

The Australian Public Service Commission provides practical tips and tools for engaging with stakeholders, particularly when establishing a taskforce.