📜 Public Sector Management Amendment Bill 2026

Legislative Council Third ReadLABill 5119 February 2026

This Bill amends the Public Sector Management Act 1994 by repealing sections 64(4) and (5). This change removes restrictions on public service officers on fixed-term contracts from applying for permanent vacancies without the need for external advertisement, aligning their recruitment rules with those of broader public sector employees.

Impact

This amendment primarily affects public service officers on fixed-term contracts by removing a significant barrier to their progression into permanent roles. It aims to streamline and modernise public sector recruitment, promote permanent employment, and ensure consistency in recruitment practices across the public sector.

Key Changes

["Repeals section 64(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, which restricted fixed-term public service officers (excluding entry-level) from applying for permanent vacancies unless advertised.", "Repeals section 64(5) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, which provided exceptions to section 64(4) for prescribed classes of entry-level officers.", "Removes the requirement for external advertisement for permanent vacancies when fixed-term public service officers apply, aligning their recruitment with broader public sector rules."]