Government Sector Labour Relations is the steward of the public sector labour relations system. It fulfils this responsibility through developing cross-sector policies, sharing information via circulars, overseeing the negotiation of public sector industrial agreements, and updating awards.

Policies state Government Sector Labour Relations’ position on specific industrial matters. Our current policies are:

• Public Sector Wages Policy Statement 2023
• Public Sector Wages Policy Statement 2022
• Management of Accrued Leave in the Public Sector
• Family and Domestic Violence - Paid Leave and Workplace Support
• Specified Callings Qualification Manual
• Pre-Employment Screening
• Defence Force Reserves
• ​Eyesight Screening and Testing 2012
• Industrial Action
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Working with Children Check

Circulars

Circulars to departments and organisations are utilised to provide the following types of labour relations instructions, information and advice:

• Instructions on how to respond to specific labour relations issues.
• Guidelines to support the implementation of the policy statements or other Government labour relations policy.
• As the authority to pay entitlements provided for by industrial instruments or Government policy.
• Clarification on the application of public sector entitlements.
• Legal compliance matters with industrial implications.

Current Circulars by date

Current Circulars by subject