Premier's circulars rescinded

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This document lists replaced Premier's circulars, with circular name, number and date rescinded.
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NameNotes
2021/03Government Labour Relations Management FrameworkRescinded on 18/12/2023
2022/02State Government Boards and Committees Rescinded on 20/11/2023
2021/18State Government Boards and CommitteesRescinded on 17/10/2022
2021/07Subsidiary Legislation - Explanatory MemorandaReplaced by 2023/01
2021/01Guidelines applying in Western Australia during the 2021 State General Election Period (Caretaker Conventions)Rescinded on 19/03/2021
2020/03Improving the outcomes of major projects through gateway reviewsRescinded on 01/06/2021
2020/02Rent relief for small business and not-for-profit entities affected by COVID-19Rescinded on 30/09/2020
2020/01Use of WA State Government Badge by Public Sector AgenciesReplaced by 2021/19
2019/07State Government Boards and CommitteesReplaced by 2021/18
2019/06Report on Consultants Engaged by GovernmentReplaced by 2021/17
2019/05Cabinet ConfidentialityRescinded on 04/11/2021
2019/04Priority Start PolicyReplaced by 2021/16
2019/03Chartering of Aircraft on Regional Regular Public Transport Air RoutesReplaced by 2021/15
2019/02Delivering community services in partnerships policyRescinded on 01/06/2021
2019/01Requirements for Western Australian Government Publications and Library CollectionsReplaced by 2021/14
2018/03Reducing the Use of Disposable PlasticReplaced by 2021/13
2018/02Permanent Engagement of Fixed Term Contract and Casual EmployeesReplaced by 2021/12
2018/01Government Office AccommodationRescinded on 01/06/2021
2017/08State Government Boards and CommitteesReplaced 05/12/2019
2017/07Family and Domestic Violence, Paid Leave and Workplace SupportReplaced by 2021/11
2017/06Making Written Submissions to National InquiriesReplaced by 2021/10
2017/05Use of the WA State Government badge by public sector agenciesReplaced 09/04/2020
2017/04Review of Payment of all Existing Attraction and Retention BenefitsRescinded on 04/11/2021
2017/02Advertising and Communications ExpenditureRescinded on 04/11/2021
2017/01​Guidelines Applying in Western Australia During the 2017 State General Election Period (Caretaker Conventions)​Rescinded on 17/3/2017​
2016/06Application of the Western Australian Building and Construction Industry Code of Conduct 2016Rescinded on 04/11/2021
2016/05​Improving the Outcomes of Major Projects Through Gateway Reviews​Rescinded on 15/7/2020​
​2016/04​Chartering of Aircraft on Regional Regular Public Transport Air Routes​Replaced by 2019/03
2016/03​Mandatory Implementation of Whole of Government Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy and Associated Policies​Rescinded on 02/07/2018​
2016/02Contracts for Services - ConsultantsReplaced by 2019/06
2016/01Chemical Analysis ServicesRescinded on 01/06/2021
2015/07​Plan To Reinvigorate Regulatory Reform​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
2015/06​Land Asset Sales Program​Rescinded on 02/07/2018​
2015/05Western Australian Whole of Government Open Data PolicyRescinded​
2015/04Aboriginal Youth Services Investment ReformRescinded on 04/11/2021
2015/03​State Funerals and State Memorial Services​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
​2015/02Government Building Training PolicyReplaced by 2019/04​
2015/01​Government Office Accommodation Policy​Replaced by 2018/01​
2014/05Signage for Capital Works ProjectsRescinded on 04/11/2021
2014/04Private Property Rights Charter for Western AustraliaReplaced by 2021/09
2014/03Government Advertising and Communications PolicyReplaced by 2021/08
2014/02Guidelines for official air travel by Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and Government OfficersReplaced by 2021/02
2014/01Subsidiary Legislation – Explanatory MemorandaReplaced by 2021/07
2013/04​Signage Guidelines Capital Works Policy​Replaced by 2014/05
2013/03​Coordination and Governance Of Public Sector Labour Relations​Replaced by 2017/03
​2013/02​Use of WA State Government Badge By Public Sector Agencies​Replaced by 2017/05
​2013/01Guidelines Applying in Western Australia During the 2013 State General Election Period (Caretaker Conventions)​Rescinded on 03/04/2013​
​2012/03Guidelines for Official Air Travel by Government Officers​Replaced by 2014/02​
2012/02Building Protection Zones​Rescinded on 02/04/2015​
​2012/01Choice of Superannuation Fund for Western Australian Public Sector Employees​Rescinded on 20/11/2014​
2011/03Graffiti Vandalism Removal StandardsRescinded on 03/2019
​2011/02Guarantees, Indemnities and Sureties​​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
​2011/01​Delivering Community Services in Partnership Policy​Replaced by 2019/02
2010/05Visits by Ministers of Foreign National Governments and Other Dignitaries and Procedure for Issuing Invitations​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
​2010/04Attendance of Ministers at Standing and Select Councils​Rescinded on 02/07/2018​
​2010/03Developing and Making Written Submissions to National Inquiries​Replaced by 2017/06​
​2010/02State Government Boards and Committees​Replaced by 2017/08​
2010/01Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) BillRescinded on 03/2019
​2009/08Contracts for Professional ServicesReplaced by 2016/02​
2009/07Copyright – Payment of Remuneration for Copyright Material Used in the Services of the StateRescinded on 04/11/2021
​2009/06Regulatory Impact Assessment Guidelines for Western Australia​Rescinded on 02/07/2018​
2009/05Registration of CCTV SystemsReplaced by 2021/06
​2009/04Guidelines for Official Air Travel by Government Officers​Replaced by 2012/03
​2009/03Timely Payment of Accounts by Public Sector Agencies​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
​2009/02Use of WA State Government Badge by Public Sector Agencies​Replaced by 2013/02​
2009/01Coordination of Public Sector Labour RelationsReplaced by 2013/03​
​2008/14Western Australian Language Services Policy 2008​Re-issued as 2009-01 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
2008/13 Use Of WA State Government Badge By Public Sector Agencies Replaced by 2009/02​
​2008/12Guidelines Applying in Western Australia During the State General Election Period (Caretaker Conventions)​Rescinded on 23/09/2008
​2008/11Energy Smart Government​Rescinded on 21/10/2013
​2008/10Public Sector Response to Disruption of Gas Supply​Rescinded on 12/02/2010​
2008/09Local Industry Participation in Public and Private Sector ProjectsReplaced by 2021/05
​2008/08Common Badging of Public Sector Agencies​Replaced by 2008/13​
​2008/07Website Governance Framework​Re-issued as 2009-02 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2008/06Training on Accountable and Ethical Decision Making in the Western Australian Public Sector​Re-issued as 2009-03 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2008/05Employment of New Zealand Citizens​
 
Re-issued as 2009-04 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2008/04Identification of Public Servants Who Infringe Traffic Laws When Driving Government Vehicles​Re-issued as 2009-05 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009​
​2008/03Annual Reporting​​Re-issued as 2009-06 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2008/02Government Advertising and Communications Policy and Guidelines​Re-issued as 2009-07 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009​
​2008/01Requirement for Public Sector Agencies to Develop Codes of Conduct​Re-issued as 2009-08 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009​
​2007/16Annual ReportingReplaced by 2008/03​
​2007/15Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Requirement for the Workforce Information System​Re-issued as 2009-09 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2007/14Subsidiary Legislation - Explanatory Memoranda​Replaced by 2014/01
​2007/13Communication Agreements Between Ministers and Agencies - Section 74 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 (PSM Act)​Re-issued as 2009-10 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2007/12Code of Practice: Occupational Safety and Health in the Western Australian Public Sector​Re-issued as 2009-11 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2007/11Costing and Pricing Government Services​Re-issued as 2009-12 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
2007/10Annual ReportingReplaced by 2007/16
​2007/09Contact with Lobbyists Code and the Register of Lobbyists​Re-issued as 2009-13 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2007/08Equity and Diversity Plan 2006-2009​Re-issued as 2009-14 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2007/07Information for Ministers, Ministerial Staff and Public Sector Employees Called as Witnesses Before the Corruption and Crime CommissionRe-issued as 2009-15 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2007/06Contact with Lobbyists Code and Register of Lobbyists​Replaced by 2007/09
​2007/05Agency Strategic Management​Rescinded on 7/5/2009
​2007/04Building WA Capital Works Project Signage Style Guide​Rescinded on 12/02/2010
​2007/03Information for Ministers, Ministerial Staff and Public Sector Employees Called as Witnesses Before the Corruption and Crime Commission​Replaced by 2007/07
​2007/02Spatial Data Custodianship​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
​2007/01Guidelines for Official Air Travel by Government Officers​Replaced by 2009/04
​2006/10Reduction in State Funded Interstate and Overseas Travel by Government Officers on Official Business​Rescinded on 04/08/2009
​2006/09
Guidelines for Successful Partnerships Between Public Sector Agencies and Volunteers​
Re-issued as 2009-16 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
2006/08Management of Vegetation Under Electricity Supply LinesReplaced by 2021/04
​2006/07Office Accommodation Policies and the Government Office Accommodation Working Group​Re-issued as 2009-17 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2006/06Guidelines for Expenditure on Official Hospitality​Re-issued as 2009-18 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2006/05Workplace Relations Amendment (Work Choices) Act 2005​Rescinded on 16/10/2013
​2006/04Graffiti Vandalism Removal Standards​Replaced by 2011/03
​2006/03
Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning​
Re-issued as 2009-19 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2006/02Annual Reporting​Replaced by 2007/10​
​2006/01Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Members of Government Boards and Committees​Re-issued as 2009-20 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2005/15Public Sector Reviews and Evaluations​Re-issued as 2009-21 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2005/14Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Requirement​Replaced by 2007/15
​2005/13Legislation Review Requirements of National Competition Policy - Public Consultation​Replaced by 2009/06
​2005/12Foreign Acquisition of Government Assets​Rescinded on 31 August 2011
​2005/11GST and Grants to Charities​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
​2005/10
Strategic Asset Management Framework​
Re-issued as 2009-22 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2005/09Compliance with Part IV (The Competitive Conduct Rules) of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010​Rescinded on 02/07/2018
2005/08Report on Consultants Engaged by GovernmentReplaced by 2019/06
​2005/07Implementation of the Policy Framework for Substantive Equality​
 
Re-issued as 2009-23 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2005/06Subsidiary Legislation - Explanatory Memoranda​Replaced by 2007/14​

​2005/05

Appointment of Senior Executive Officers​
Rescinded on 20/02/2009. See 2009-24 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular. Requirements of Circular have been incorporated into Approved Procedure 2.​
​2005/04Equity and Diversity Plan 2001-2005​Replaced by 2007/08​
​2005/03Annual Reporting​Replaced by 2006/02​
​2005/02Corruption Prevention​Re-issued as 2009-25 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2005/01Guidelines Applying in Western Australia During the State General Election Period (Caretaker Conventions)​Rescinded on 28/02/2005​
​2004/17Office Accommodation Policies​Replaced by 2006/07​
​2004/16Government Electricity Demand Management​Rescinded on 22/06/2005​
​2004/15Copyright - Payment of Remuneration for Copyright Material Used for the Services of the State​Rescinded on 17/11/2009 - replaced by 2009/07
​2004/14Sustainability Code of Practice for Government Agencies​Rescinded on 12/02/2010
​2004/13Guidelines for Official Air Travel by Government Officers​Replaced by 2007/01
​2004/12Governance Charters for Shared Services Governance Boards​Rescinded on 30/06/2005
​2004/11Tenders and Public Notice Advertising Policy​Replaced by 2008/02
​2004/10Energy Smart Government​Replaced by 2008/11
​2004/09Computer Information and Internet Security​Re-issued as 2009-26 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009​
​2004/08Annual Reporting​Replaced by 2005/03
​2004/07Visits by Ministers of Foreign National Governments and Other Dignitaries and Procedure for Issuing Invitations​Replaced by 2010/05
​2004/06Guarantees, Indemnities and Sureties​Replaced by 2011/02
​2004/05Costing and Pricing Government Outputs​Rescinded on 09/07/2007​
​2004/04Whole of Government Complaints Management Strategy​Re-issued as 2009-27 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2004/03Revised Recruitment Advertising Policy Guidelines​Replaced by 2008/02
​2004/02Equity and Diversity Plan 2001-2005​Replaced by 2005/04​
​2004/01Management of Vegetation Under Electricity Supply Lines​Replaced by 2006/08​
​2003/17​Requirements for Western Australian Government Publications and Library CollectionsReplaced by 2019/01​
​2003/16Agency Strategic Management​Replaced by 2007/05​
​2003/15Statutes (Repeals and Minor Amendments) BillReplaced by 2010/01
2003/14​Cabinet Confidentiality​Replaced by 2019/05
​2003/13Authorisation of Television and Radio Commercials​Replaced by 2008/02​
​2003/12Redeployment and Voluntary Severance Policy​Re-issued as 2009-28 Public Sector Commssioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2003/11Cabinet Process​Rescinded on 04/09/2007​
​2003/10Coordination of Public Sector Labour Relations​Replaced by 2009/01​
​2003/09​Guidelines for Dealing with Cabinet Documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1992Replaced by 2019/05​
2003/08State Government access guidelines for information, services and facilitiesRescinded on 18/02/2020
​2003/07Annual Reporting​Replaced by 2004/08​
2003/06Guidelines for Public Sector Agencies Working with Volunteers​Replaced by 2006/09​
​2003/05Policy Framework and Standards for Information Sharing Between Government Agencies​Re-issued as 2009-29 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
​2003/04Government Intellectual Property Policy​Re-issued as 2009-30 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009
2003/03Eligibility of Government Officers for Payment of Fees for Government Boards and CommitteesRe-issued as 2009-31 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009​
​2003/02Retention of Records Relating to Aboriginal People​Rescinded on 12/10/2013​
​2003/01Days in Lieu - Public Service Holidays​Re-issued as 2009-32 Public Sector Commissioner's Circular on 23/3/2009​
​2002/17Fixed Term Contract Staff​Rescinded on 18/04/2008​
2002/16Boards and Committees - Appointments​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
2002/15Funding and Purchasing Agreements with the Not For Profit Sector​Rescinded on 22/06/2005​
​2002/14Website Standards​Replaced by 2008/07​
​2002/13Energy Smart Government​Replaced by 2004/10​
​2002/12Appointment of Senior Executive Officers​Replaced by 2005/05​
​2002/11Boards and Committees Appointments​Replaced by 2002/16​
​2002/10Local Content​Replaced by 2008/09​
​2002/09Whole of Government Contract for Air TravelReplaced by 2004/13​
​2002/08Reduction of Advertising and Promotions Expenditure​Replaced by 2008/02​
​2002/07HR MOIR Information Requirement​Replaced by 2005/14​
​2002/06Voluntary Severance and the Management of Redeployment​Replaced by 2003/12​
​2002/05Use of Government Corporate Credit Cards by Departments and Statutory Authorities​Rescinded on 07/12/2004
​2002/04Subsidiary Legislation - Explanatory Memoranda​Replaced by 2005/06​
​2002/03Guidelines for the Coordination of Ministerial Overseas Travel​Replaced by 2004/13​
​2002/02Use of Fixed Term Contracts in the Public Sector​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​2002/01Equity and Diversity Plan 2001-2005​Replaced by 2004/02​
​2001/24Guidelines for the Management of Mobile Phones​Rescinded on 22/06/2005​
​2001/23Public Sector Traineeships' Employment Strategy​Rescinded on 13/07/2006​
​2001/22Establishment of the Government Accommodation Committee​Replaced by 2006/07​
​2001/21Review of Statutory Authorities​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
​2001/20Reduction of Advertising and Promotions Expenditure​Replaced by 2002/08​
​2001/19Captioning of Government TV Commercials and Videos​Replaced by 2003/08​
​2001/17Common Badging of Public Sector Agencies​Replaced by 2008/08​
​2001/16Guidelines for Expenditure on Official Hospitality​Replaced by 2006/06​
​2001/15Coordination of Official Travel to the United Kingdom and Europe by Ministers and Government Officers​Replaced by 2004/13​
​2001/14Guidelines for Official Travel by Ministers and Government Officers​Replaced by 2004/13​
​2001/13Appointment of Senior Executive Officers​Replaced by 2002/12​
​2001/12Machinery of Government - Implications for Office Accommodation​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
​2001/11Machinery of Government - Change in Nomemclature​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
​2001/10Publication of Annual Reports​Replaced by 2003/07​
​2001/09Review of Public Sector Investigative Officers​Rescinded on 16/12/2001​
​2001/08Legal Deposit of WA Government PublicationsReplaced by 2003/17​
​2001/07Conversion of Entry Level Contract Officers to Permanent StatusRescinded on 16/12/2002​
​2001/06Boards and Committees - Appointments​Replaced by 2002/11​
​2001/04Appointment to Executive Positions​Replaced by 2001/13​
​2001/03Motor Vehicles in Ministers' Offices​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​2001/01International Year of Volunteers​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​2000/13Part Conversion of Government Vehicle Fleet to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)​Rescinded on 22/06/2005​
​2000/12Report of Gunning Committee - Role of Implementation Panel​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​2000/10GST and Grants to Charities​Replaced by 2005/11​
​2000/09International Year of VolunteersRescinded on 16/12/2002​
2000/082000 Premier's Awards​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​2000/07Impact of GST on Fees and Charges, and Tariffs in 2000/01​Rescinded on 01/11/2004​
​2000/06Management of Software Contracts​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
2000/05Budget Speech Contributions​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​2000/04Resource Agreements​Rescinded on 01/11/2004​
​2000/03Ministerial Air Charter - New Arrangements​Rescinded on 23/09/2003​
​2000/02Service Improvements Through Customer Focus​Replaced by 2003/16​
​2000/01Ministers' Representation in the Other HouseRescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1999/262000/2001 Budget Timetable​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1999/25Workforce Diversity​Replaced by 2002/01​
​1999/24Public Accounts Committee - Followup Procedures for Committee Reports​Rescinded on 15/04/2004​
​1999/23Upgrading Financial Skills in Agencies​Rescinded on 01/11/2004​
​1999/22Foreign Acquisition of Government Assets​Replaced by 2005/12​
​1999/21Leave Liability Management​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
1999/20Agency Management of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) ImplementationRescinded on 22/06/2005
1999/19Internet Employment Advertising​Replaced by 2004/03​
​1999/18Provision of Access for People With Disabilities to Facilities and Services​Replaced by 2003/08​
​1999/16Effect of a Breach of Section 8 (2) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1999/15Annual Reports​Replaced by 2003/07​
​1999/13New Government Fleet PolicyRescinded on 20/11/2003​
​1999/11Suite of Better Management Guidelines​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
​1999/08Redeployment and Redundancy​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1999/07Implementation of Major Change​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
​1999/06Resource Agreements​Rescinded on 01/11/2004​
​1999/05Support for Onslow, Exmouth and Moora Pastoral Areas​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1999/03Option to Purchase Motor Vehicles by Ministers, Parliamentary Office Holders, Judges and Senior Public Servants​Rescinded on 22/06/2005​
​1999/01Women in Public Sector Management​Replaced by 2002/01​
​1998/20Acceptance and Giving of Gifts by MinistersRescinded on 24/04/2003​
1998/18Government Public Promotions​Replaced by 2008/02​
​1998/17Executive Council - Explanatory Notes​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
​1998/16Security Arrangements for Ministers' Residences​Rescinded on 20/11/2003​
​1998/15Ministers' Representation in the Other House​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1998/14Retention of Records Relating to Aboriginal People​Replaced by 2003/02​
​1998/13Ministers' Representation in the Other HouseRescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1998/11Customer Surveys - Response to the Auditor General's Findings​Replaced by 2003/16​
​1998/10Maintenance of Government Internet Sites​Replaced by 2002/14​
​1998/09State Government Support for Defence Reserves​Rescinded on 07/12/2004​
​1998/05Budget Targets for 1998/99​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1998/04Liaison and Communication with Overseas Offices​Replaced by 2004/13​
​1998/01Legislation Review Program Under National Competition Policy​Replaced by 2005/13​
​1997/16Indian Ocean Territories​Replaced by 2004/13​
1997/14Ministerial Travel​Replaced by 2001/14​
​1997/12Guidelines for Expenditure on Official Hospitality​Replaced by 2001/16​
1997/08Year 2000 Date Problem​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1997/01Traffic and Parking Fines​Rescinded on 16/12/2002​
​1996/22National Competition Policy: State Government Granted Exemptions from Part IV of the Trade Practices Act 1974​Replaced by 2005/09​
​1996/21Visits by Ministers and Other Dignitaries of Foreign National Governments​Replaced by 2004/07​
​1996/17Travel to South Africa​Replaced by 2004/13​