Merit Protection and Review Agency
MPRA
1984 – 5 December 1999
Independent statutory agency that heard promotion appeals and reviewed grievances and other employment decisions affecting Commonwealth employees, to protect merit and fair treatment in Commonwealth employment.
How it came into existence
Established in 1984 under the Merit Protection (Australian Government Employees) Act 1984, part of the Hawke government's public service reforms, taking over promotion appeal and grievance review functions previously administered by the Public Service Board.
- Promotion appeals
- Grievance review
Legislation: Merit Protection (Australian Government Employees) Act 1984
Changes during its life
- 1995Its staff and support were combined with the Public Service Commission in the Public Service and Merit Protection Commission, while the agency continued under its own Act (year approximate).
- Staff and support for merit protection and review
How it ended
Abolished on 5 December 1999 when the Public Service Act 1999 commenced; its review role passed to the new Merit Protection Commissioner.
- Promotion review
- Review of employment actions
Main functions
- Hearing promotion appeals
- Reviewing grievances and other employment actions
- Supporting disciplinary appeal committees
- Promoting merit and equity in Commonwealth employment
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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Sources
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