Public sector policies

Labour relations policy statements

The Public Sector Directorate is responsible for co-ordinating labour relations in the public sector and assists agencies to meet the Government's labour relations priorities. These labour relations priorities are reflected in the Labour Relations Policy Statements for Government agencies.

The policy statements are dynamic documents and may be updated to reflect changing circumstances. They are all pdf documents.

Policies under review

The following policies are under review.

• Award Review
• Collective Bargaining
• Dispute Resolution Procedures
• Federal Award Claims
• Inspection of Time and Wages Records
• Right of Entry

Agencies should contact their DOCEP Labour Relations Adviser in respect of matters arising in any of the areas covered by the policies under review.

Current policies

• Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace
• Circulars to Departments
• Collection of Union Dues
• Defence Force Reserves
• Email, Web Browsing and Privacy
• Eyesight Screening and Testing
• Family Friendly Work Practices
• Flexible Working Time Arrangements
• Freedom of Association
• Industrial Action
  • Industrial Action - Impact on pay
  • Industrial Action - Return to work
  • Industrial Action - Stand-downs
• Leave Liability Management
• Minimum Conditions of Employment
• Modes of Employment
• Pre-employment Screening
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Recovery and Prevention of Overpayments
• Redeployment and Redundancy
• Termination of Employment