Incoming briefs provided to the new APS Commissioner

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This FOI release is an incoming briefing pack prepared by the Australian Public Service Commission for the new APS Commissioner, dated May 2026 and running to about 84,800 characters. It covers the Commissioner's legislative responsibilities under the Public Service Act 1999, including integrity oversight, the State of the Service Report, capability reviews, SES appointments and terminations, Code of Conduct inquiry powers and Secretaries Board membership, along with the parallel Parliamentary Service Commissioner role. It describes ministerial powers held by the Minister and Assistant Minister for the Public Service, sets out the structure and functions of Commission branches, and summarises the APS Surge Reserve, international engagement and financial position. Attachments include an organisational chart, a list of enterprise documents, headcount by portfolio and agency at 31 December 2025, and a summary of legislative provisions. The excerpt provided does not include specific workforce totals, budget figures or Code of Conduct findings.