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๐Ÿ“œ Public Sector Management Amendment Bill 2026

Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 5119 February 2026

This Bill amends the Public Sector Management Act 1994 by repealing section 64(4) and (5). This removes restrictions on fixed-term public service officers applying for permanent vacancies.

Impact

Public sector employees on fixed-term contracts will be able to apply for permanent positions more easily. This aims to streamline recruitment and promote permanent employment within the public sector.

Key Changes

["Repeals section 64(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994", "Repeals section 64(5) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994", "Removes restrictions on fixed-term employees applying for permanent positions"]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA IntroducedLA19 Feb 2026
  2. LA Second Reading SpeechLA19 Feb 2026
  3. LA Second Reading MovedLA19 Feb 2026
Affected Sectors
public_sector

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