Working Hours And Arrangements Policy Statement ​

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The Department of Home Affairs released its Working Hours and Arrangements Policy Statement (PPN HR-7185), approved 20 March 2025, governing employment conditions for non-SES employees across Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force, excluding sea-going and National Surveillance Unit staff. The policy implements provisions under the Department of Home Affairs Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 and National Employment Standards, covering standard working hours, attendance recording, flexible work arrangements for APS 1-6 classifications, executive-level provisions, travel policies, public holidays, overtime, emergency duty, and rest relief procedures. The document outlines employee review rights under the Public Service Act 1999, specifying that work-from-home decisions are not reviewable but other flexible work disputes may proceed through manager discussion or formal dispute resolution under the enterprise agreement. The policy references related legislation, definitions, and system procedures for recording arrangements in easySAP.