Objects of this Act

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The main objects of this Act are:

(a)

to establish an apolitical public service that is efficient and effective in serving the Government, the Parliament and the Australian public; and

(b)

to provide a legal framework for the effective and fair employment, management and leadership of APS employees; and

(c)

to define the powers, functions and responsibilities of Agency Heads, the Australian Public Service Commissioner and the Merit Protection Commissioner; and

(d)

to establish rights and obligations of APS employees.

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