Public Service and Merit Protection Commission
PSMPC
1995 – 2002
Previously Public Service Commission (1987–1995). Renamed Australian Public Service Commission in 2002.
Central public service agency supporting both the Public Service Commissioner and the Merit Protection Commissioner, responsible for public service employment policy, values, leadership development, merit protection and reporting on the state of the service.
Names over time
- Public Service Commission1987–1995
- Public Service and Merit Protection Commission1995–2002
- Australian Public Service Commission2002–present
How it came into existence
Formed in 1995 (year approximate) by combining the Public Service Commission with the staff supporting the Merit Protection and Review Agency; from 5 December 1999 it operated under the Public Service Act 1999.
- Central public service functions of the Public Service Commissioner
- Staff and support for merit protection and review
Legislation: Public Service Act 1922; Public Service Act 1999
Changes during its life
- 5 December 1999The Public Service Act 1999 commenced, replacing the Public Service Act 1922 and giving the Commission and the new Merit Protection Commissioner their statutory basis.
How it ended
Renamed the Australian Public Service Commission in 2002 (year approximate).
- Central APS employment and merit protection functions
Main functions
- Support to the Public Service Commissioner and the Merit Protection Commissioner
- APS Values and Code of Conduct
- Senior Executive Service and leadership development
- Review of employment actions
- Reporting to the Parliament on the state of the APS
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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Sources
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