Public Sector Commissioner's Circulars

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Public Sector Commissioner’s circulars relate to:

  • public sector management policy or arrangements – these are made to promote and improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the public sector

Premier's circulars relate to whole-of-Government policy matters and issues of strategic importance to Western Australia that do not fall within the provisions of the PSM Act.  Premier's circulars are administered by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

For related information, visit the Commissioner's Instructions page.

Administration of Public Sector Commissioner's circulars

Authority

Circulars are issued as part of the Commissioner's general functions under s. 21 the Public Sector Management Act 1994

Chief Executive Officers must remain informed of circular content, comply with their directions and share this information with relevant staff.

Application

Circulars apply to all public sector agencies, unless specifically excluded. 

If a public sector organisation considers it has a valid reason for seeking an exemption from a particular circular, it should contact the Public Sector Commission. 

Rescinded circulars

NoTitleNotesRescinded
2009-32
Days in lieu - public service holidays
In CSA agreement 202403-Oct-25
2019-01Participation by Public Sector Employees and Office Holders in Federal and State Elections and By-Elections.Updated guidelines 
2018-03Requirement for agencies are to comply with  Code of Practice: Occupational Safety and Health in the Western Australian Public Sector 01-Sep-22
2018-02Measures to achieve equality in human resource management 15-Oct-22
2018-01Annual reporting  
2017-04Equal employment opportunity management plans and workforce planning in the public sector  
2017-03Workforce Management - Senior Executive Service Reduction 17-Dec-21
2017-02Workforce Management – Senior Executive Service and leave liability 17-Dec-21
2017-01Annual reporting  
2016-02Annual Reporting 20-Apr-17
2016-01Costing and Pricing Government Services 01-Apr-21
2015-05Budget: Additional Corrective Measures - Recruitment Freeze 25-May-16
2015-04Public Sector Commissioner's Circular: 2015-04 The involvement of WA Public Sector Employees or Office Holders in a Federal Election or By-Election  
2015-03Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning  
2015-02Annual Reporting 28-Apr-16
2014-03Strategic Asset Management Framework 01-Apr-21
2014-02Policy Framework and Standards for Information Sharing Between Government Agencies 01-Sep-22
2014-01The Involvement of WA Public Sector Employees or Office Holders in a Federal Senate Election 18-Dec-14
2013-04Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plans And Workforce Planning In The Public Sector  
2013-03Policy Framework and Standards for Address Management in Public Sector Entities  
2013-02The Involvement of WA Public Sector Employees or Office Holders in a Federal Election 02-Oct-13
2013-01Annual Reporting 03-Apr-15
2012-05Code of Practice Occupational Safety and Health in the WA Public Sector  
2012-04Acting in salaries and allowances tribunal (SAT) determined positions and non SAT CEO positions  
2012-03Guidelines for Participation with the Australian Civilian Corps 18-Dec-14
2012-01Annual Reporting 05-Mar-14
2011-04Social Media Guidelines for the WA Public Sector  
2011-03Website Accessibility  
2011-02Workforce Planning and Diversity in the Public Sector 01-Oct-13
2011-01Annual Reporting 27-Feb-12
2010-06WA Public Sector Employees Involvement in a Federal Election 01-Dec-11
2010-05Computer information and internet security 02-Sep-22
2010-04Policy Framework and Standards for Address Management in Public Sector Entities 13-Aug-13
2010-03Policy for public sector witnesses appearing before parliamentary committeesUpdated guidelines10-May-23
2010-02Equity and Diversity in the Public Sector Workforce 20-Feb-11
2010-01Annual Reporting 20-Feb-11
2009-36Annual Reporting 11-Mar-10
2009-35Re-Employment of Public Service Officers Employed in Statutory Offices 01-Nov-16
2009-34Guidelines re Evidence to Parliamentary Committees 28-Mar-10
2009-33Guidelines re Evidence to Parliamentary Committees 28-Mar-10
2009-31Eligibility of Government Officers for Payment of Fees for Government Boards and Committees 03-Aug-10
2009-30Government Intellectual Property Policy  
2009-29Policy Framework and Standards for Information Sharing between Government Agencies 01-Dec-14
2009-28Redeployment and Voluntary Severance Policy 01-May-15
2009-27Complaints Management  
2009-26Computer Information and Internet Security 15-Apr-10
2009-25Corruption Prevention 09-Nov-09
2009-24Appointment of Senior Executive Officers 20-Feb-09
2009-23Implementation of the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality 01-Feb-15
2009-22Strategic Asset Management Framework 01-Dec-14
2009-21Public Sector Reviews and Evaluations 23-Mar-09
2009-20Reimbursement of travel expenses for members of government boards and committees  
2009-19Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning 25-Jun-15
2009-17Office Accommodation Policies and the Government Office Accommodation Working Group  
2009-16Guidelines for Successful Partnerships Between Public Sector Agencies and Volunteers  
2009-15Information for Ministers, ministerial staff and public sector employees called as witnesses before the Corruption and Crime Commission  
2009-14Equity and Diversity Plan 2006-2009 17-Mar-10
2009-13Contact with Lobbyists Code and the Register of Lobbyists 12-Dec-16
2009-12Costing and Pricing Government Services 05-Jan-16
2009-11Code of Practice: Occupational Safety and Health in the Western Australian Public Sector 19-Dec-12
2009-10Communications Arrangements Between Ministers and Agencies – Section 74 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994  
2009-09Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Requirement for the Workforce Information System 03-Jul-12
2009-08Requirement for Public Sector Agencies to Develop Codes of Conduct 03-Jul-12
2009-07Government Advertising and Communications Policy 10-Nov-14
2009-06Annual Reporting 28-Jul-09
2009-05Identification of Public Servants Who Infringe Traffic Laws When Driving Government Vehicles  
2009-04Employment of New Zealand Citizens  
2009-03Training on Accountable and Ethical Decision Making in the Western Australian Public Sector 03-Jul-12
2009-02Website Governance Framework  
2009-01Western Australian Language Services Policy 2014  
2008/14Western Australian Language Services Policy 2008  
2008/13Use Of WA State Government Badge By Public Sector Agencies  
2008/12Guidelines Applying in Western Australia During the State General Election Period (Caretaker Conventions) 23-Sep-08
2008/11Energy Smart Government  
2008/10Public Sector Response to Disruption of Gas Supply 12-Feb-10
2008/09Local Industry Participation in Public and Private Sector Projects  
2008/08Common Badging of Public Sector Agencies  
2008/07Website Governance Framework  
2008/06Training on Accountable and Ethical Decision Making in the Western Australian Public Sector  
2008/05Employment of New Zealand Citizens  
2008/04Identification of Public Servants Who Infringe Traffic Laws When Driving Government Vehicles  
2008/03Annual Reporting  
2008/02Government Advertising and Communications Policy and Guidelines  
2008/01Requirement for Public Sector Agencies to Develop Codes of Conduct  
2007/16Annual Reporting  
2007/15Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Requirement for the Workforce Information System  
2007/14Subsidiary Legislation - Explanatory Memoranda  
2007/13Communication Agreements Between Ministers and Agencies - Section 74 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (PSM Act)  
2007/12Code of Practice: Occupational Safety and Health in the Western Australian Public Sector  
2007/11Costing and Pricing Government Services  
2007/10Annual Reporting  
2007/09Contact with Lobbyists Code and the Register of Lobbyists  
2007/08Equity and Diversity Plan 2006-2009  
2007/07Information for Ministers, Ministerial Staff and Public Sector Employees Called as Witnesses Before the Corruption and Crime Commission  
2007/06Contact with Lobbyists Code and Register of Lobbyists  
2007/05Agency Strategic Management 07-May-09
2007/04Building WA Capital Works Project Signage Style Guide 12-Feb-10
2007/03Information for Ministers, Ministerial Staff and Public Sector Employees Called as Witnesses Before the Corruption and Crime Commission  
2007/02Spatial Data Custodianship  
2007/01Guidelines for Official Air Travel by Government Officers  
2006/10Reduction in State Funded Interstate and Overseas Travel by Government Officers on Official Business 04-Aug-09
2006/09Guidelines for Successful Partnerships Between Public Sector Agencies and Volunteers  
2006/08Management of Vegetation Under Electricity Supply Lines  
2006/07Office Accommodation Policies and the Government Office Accommodation Working Group  
2006/06Guidelines for Expenditure on Official Hospitality  
2006/05Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005  
2006/04Graffiti Vandalism Removal Standards  
2006/03Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning  
2006/02Annual Reporting  
2006/01Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Members of Government Boards and Committees  
2005/15Public Sector Reviews and Evaluations  
2005/14Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Requirement  
2005/13Legislation Review Requirements of National Competition Policy - Public Consultation  
2005/12Foreign Acquisition of Government Assets  
2005/11GST and Grants to Charities  
2005/10Strategic Asset Management Framework  
2005/09Compliance with Part IV (The Competitive Conduct Rules) of the Trade Practices Act 1974  
2005/08Report on Consultants Engaged by Government  
2005/07Implementation of the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality  
2005/06Subsidiary Legislation - Explanatory Memoranda  
2005/05Appointment of Senior Executive Officers 20-Feb-09
2005/04Equity and Diversity Plan 2001-2005  
2005/03Annual Reporting  
2005/02Corruption Prevention  
2005/01Guidelines Applying in Western Australia During the State General Election Period (Caretaker Conventions) 28-Feb-05
2004/17Office Accommodation Policies  
2004/16Government Electricity Demand Management 22-Jun-05
2004/15Copyright - Payment of Remuneration for Copyright Material Used for the Services of the State 12-Feb-10
2004/14Sustainability Code of Practice for Government Agencies  
2004/13Guidelines for Official Air Travel by Government Officers  
2004/12Governance Charters for Shared Services Governance Boards 30-Jun-05
2004/11Tenders and Public Notice Advertising Policy  
2004/10Energy Smart Government  
2004/09Computer Information and Internet Security  
2004/08Annual Reporting  
2004/07Visits by Ministers of Foreign National Governments and Other Dignitaries and Procedure for Issuing Invitations  
2004/06Guarantees, Indemnities and Sureties  
2004/05Costing and Pricing Government Outputs 09-Jul-07
2004/04Whole of Government Complaints Management Strategy  
2004/03Revised Recruitment Advertising Policy Guidelines  
2004/02Equity and Diversity Plan 2001-2005  
2004/01Management of Vegetation Under Electricity Supply Lines  
2003/17Requirements for Western Australian Government Publications and Library Collections  
2003/16Agency Strategic Management  
2003/15Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) Bill  
2003/14Cabinet Confidentiality  
2003/13Authorisation of Television and Radio Commercials  
2003/12Redeployment and Voluntary Severance Policy  
2003/11Cabinet Process 04-Sep-07
2003/10Coordination of Public Sector Labour Relations  
2003/09Guidelines for Dealing with Cabinet Documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1992  
2003/08State Government Access Guidelines for Information, Services and Facilities  
2003/07Annual Reporting  
2003/06Guidelines for Public Sector Agencies Working with Volunteers  
2003/05Policy Framework and Standards for Information Sharing Between Government Agencies  
2003/04Government Intellectual Property Policy  
2003/03Eligibility of Government Officers for Payment of Fees for Government Boards and Committees  
2003/02Retention of Records Relating to Aboriginal People  
2003/01Days in Lieu - Public Service Holidays  
2002/17Fixed Term Contract Staff 18-Apr-08
2002/16Boards and Committees - Appointments 20-Nov-03
2002/15Funding and Purchasing Agreements with the Not For Profit Sector 22-Jun-05
2002/14Website Standards  
2002/13Energy Smart Government  
2002/12Appointment of Senior Executive Officers  
2002/11Boards and Committees Appointments  
2002/10Local Content  
2002/09Whole of Government Contract for Air Travel  
2002/08Reduction of Advertising and Promotions Expenditure  
2002/07HR MOIR Information Requirement  
2002/06Voluntary Severance and the Management of Redeployment  
2002/05Use of Government Corporate Credit Cards by Departments and Statutory Authorities 07-Dec-04
2002/04Subsidiary Legislation - Explanatory Memoranda  
2002/03Guidelines for the Coordination of Ministerial Overseas Travel  
2002/02Use of Fixed Term Contracts in the Public Sector 16-Dec-02
2002/01Equity and Diversity Plan 2001-2005  
2001/24Guidelines for the Management of Mobile Phones 22-Jun-05
2001/23Public Sector Traineeships' Employment Strategy 13-Jul-06
2001/22Establishment of the Government Accommodation Committee  
2001/21Review of Statutory Authorities 20-Nov-03
2001/20Reduction of Advertising and Promotions Expenditure  
2001/19Captioning of Government TV Commercials and Videos  
2001/17Common Badging of Public Sector Agencies  
2001/16Guidelines for Expenditure on Official Hospitality  
2001/15Coordination of Official Travel to the United Kingdom and Europe by Ministers and Government Officers  
2001/14Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers  
2001/13Appointment of Senior Executive Officers  
2001/12Machinery of Government - Implications for Office Accommodation 20-Nov-03
2001/11Machinery of Government - Change in Nomenclature 20-Nov-03
2001/10Publication of Annual Reports  
2001/09Review of Public Sector Investigative Officers 16-Dec-01
2001/08Legal Deposit of WA Government Publications  
2001/07Conversion of Entry Level Contract Officers to Permanent Status 16-Dec-02
2001/06Boards and Committees - Appointments  
2001/04Appointment to Executive Positions  
2001/03Motor Vehicles in Ministers' Offices 16-Dec-02
2001/01International Year of Volunteers 16-Dec-02
2000/13Part Conversion of Government Vehicle Fleet to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 22-Jun-05
2000/12Report of Gunning Committee - Role of Implementation Panel 16-Dec-02
2000/10GST and Grants to Charities  
2000/09International Year of Volunteers 16-Dec-02
2000/082000 Premier's Awards 16-Dec-02
2000/07Impact of GST on Fees and Charges, and Tariffs in 2000/01 01-Nov-04
2000/06Management of Software Contracts 16-Dec-02
2000/05Budget Speech Contributions 16-Dec-02
2000/04Resource Agreements 01-Nov-04
2000/03Ministerial Air Charter - New Arrangements 23-Sep-03
2000/02Service Improvements Through Customer Focus  
2000/01Ministers' Representation in the Other House 16-Dec-02
1999/262000/2001 Budget Timetable 16-Dec-02
1999/25Workforce Diversity  
1999/24Public Accounts Committee - Followup Procedures for Committee Reports 15-Apr-04
1999/23Upgrading Financial Skills in Agencies 01-Nov-04
1999/22Foreign Acquisition of Government Assets  
1999/21Leave Liability Management 16-Dec-02
1999/20Agency Management of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Implementation 22-Jun-05
1999/19Internet Employment Advertising  
1999/18Provision of Access for People With Disabilities to Facilities and Services  
1999/16Effect of a Breach of Section 8 (2) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 16-Dec-02
1999/15Annual Reports  
1999/13New Government Fleet Policy 20-Nov-03
1999/11Suite of Better Management Guidelines 20-Nov-03
1999/08Redeployment and Redundancy 16-Dec-02
1999/07Implementation of Major Change 20-Nov-03
1999/06Resource Agreements 01-Nov-04
1999/05Support for Onslow, Exmouth and Moora Pastoral Areas 16-Dec-02
1999/03Option to Purchase Motor Vehicles by Ministers, Parliamentary Office Holders, Judges and Senior Public Servants 22-Jun-05
1999/01Women in Public Sector Management  
1998/20Acceptance and Giving of Gifts by Ministers 24-Apr-03
1998/18Government Public Promotions  
1998/17Executive Council - Explanatory Notes 20-Nov-03
1998/16Security Arrangements for Ministers' Residences 20-Nov-03
1998/15Ministers' Representation in the Other House 16-Dec-02
1998/14Retention of Records Relating to Aboriginal People  
1998/13Ministers' Representation in the Other House 16-Dec-02
1998/11Customer Surveys - Response to the Auditor General's Findings  
1998/10Maintenance of Government Internet Sites  
1998/09State Government Support for Defence Reserves 07-Dec-04
1998/05Budget Targets for 1998/99 16-Dec-02
1998/04Liaison and Communication with Overseas Offices  
1998/01Legislation Review Program Under National Competition Policy  
1997/16Indian Ocean Territories  
1997/14Ministerial Travel  
1997/12Guidelines for Expenditure on Official Hospitality  
1997/08Year 2000 Date Problem 16-Dec-02
1997/01Traffic and Parking Fines 16-Dec-02
1996/22National Competition Policy: State Government Granted Exemptions from Part IV of the Trade Practices Act 1974  
1996/21Visits by Ministers and Other Dignitaries of Foreign National Governments  
1996/17Travel to South Africa  
1996/12Centenary of Federation 16-Dec-02
1996/06National Competition Policy: Extension of Part IV (The Competitive Conduct Rules) of the Trade Practices Act 1974  
1996/05Competitive Tendering and Contracting: Union Involvement 13-Jul-06
1995/28Copyright Agency Limited - Negotiations with the WA Government  
1995/26Guidelines for the Use of Credit Cards and Taxis in Ministerial Offices 16-Dec-02
1995/24Executive Council Submissions - Guidelines and Procedures 20-Nov-02
1995/23Ministers and Ministers Offices - Impact of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 on Operations 16-Dec-02
1995/16Ministerial Overseas Travel  
1994/46Contracting Out of Services 13-Jul-06
1994/45Report on Consultants Engaged by Government  
1994/44Guarantees, Indemnities and Sureties  
1994/39Information Radio  
1994/38Disposal of Government Libraries Collections  
1994/37Program Evaluation  
1994/36Appointment of Chief Executive Officers 16-Dec-02
1994/33Appointment of Staff to Ministerial Offices 08-Aug-03
1994/31Ministerial Air Charter - New Arrangements  
1994/28Strategic Asset Management and Capital Works Projects  
1994/26Contractual Arrangements 13-Jul-06
1994/18Costing Government Activities by Competitive Tendering and Contracting  
1994/15Guidelines for Dealing with Cabinet Documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1992  
1994/13Passports for Official Travel to Iran by State Government Officers  
1994/06Coordination of Public Sector Labour Relations  
1994/01Public Service Holidays  
1993/46Competitive Tendering and Contracting 13-Jul-06
1993/43Overseas Travel Expenses Reports  
1993/39Records Disposal Guidelines - Ministerial Offices 22-Jun-05
1993/30Invitations to Ministers of Foreign National Governments  
1993/28Flying the Australian Flag 20-Nov-03
1993/26Legal Deposit of WA Government Publications  
1993/24Guidelines for Use of Official Vehicles 30-Jun-05
1993/21Ministerial Expenses - Use of Government Corporate Credit Card 16-Dec-02
1993/15Better Government Agreement 16-Dec-02
1993/06Travel by Ministers and Government Officers on Official Business  
1992/32Public Sector Staffing Procedures 16-Dec-02
1992/07Appointment of Staff to Ministerial Offices 08-Aug-03
1992/02Appointments to Boards and Committees - Women in Decision Making Policy - Use of Women's Register 20-Nov-03
1991/31Government Building Contracts - Policy on Regional Preference and Apprentices 16-Dec-02
1991/14Government Tendering Processes - Industrial Tribunal Award Compliance 16-Dec-02
1990/49Superannuation Policy 22-Jun-05
1988/43Official Travel to Taiwan  
1987/23Guidelines re Evidence to Parliamentary Committees  
1987/19Advertising on Government Vehicles 22-Jun-05
1987/07Guidelines re Evidence to Parliamentary Committees  
1987/01Subsidisation of Telephone Services in Officers' Private Residences 20-Nov-03
1985/66Corporate Planning  
1984/86Aircraft Safety Standards for Ministers of the Crown 03-Mar-04
1984/43Personal Accident Insurance Cover - Part-Time and Private Members of Government Boards and Committees 20-Nov-03
1983/69The Use of 4WD Vehicles in the Government Fleet 16-Dec-02
1983/53Film and Videotapes Produced for Government Agencies  
1982/29Fees and Allowances - Government Boards and Committees  

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