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The Merit Protection Commissioner Jamie Lowe speaks to the host David Pembroke in this episode of Work with Purpose about how fairness, transparency and integrity are upheld across the APS.

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Explainer video: how workplace decisions are reviewed

Presentations

Presentation slides on changes to how promotion decisions will be reviewed for roles advertised after 1 April 2025 

• MPC - Changes to promotion reviews 11 June 2025.pdf (PDF - 2.59 MB)

Media Articles

Merit Matters The Mandarin  Linda Waugh, Merit Protection Commissioner sat down with The Mandarin's Melissa Coade to discuss the importance of merit in the Australian Public Service. *News article behind paywall. 

Workplace disputes: Five essential steps to conduct a fair merits review  A useful and informative guide from the Merit Protection Commissioner on managing workplace disputes for HR practitioners and review officers. 

New merit webinars to guide entitlements - PS News The Merit Protection Commissioner has launched a new website along with webinars and educational resources for the benefit of the APS and Parliamentary Service employees. 

Under performance in the Public Sector is difficult and painful - The Mandarin Linda Waugh was interviewed by Verona Burgess from The Mandarin about her observations on managing under-performance in the APS, during her time as Merit Protection Commissioner. *News article behind paywall.

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