Key Legislation for Public Servants
Crimes Act 1914
An Act relating to Offences against the Commonwealth.
Equal Employment Opportunity (Commonwealth Authorities) Act 1987
An Act to require certain Commonwealth authorities to promote equal opportunity in employment for women and persons in designated groups and for related purposes.
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999
An Act to require certain employers to promote equal opportunity for women in employment, to establish the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency and the office of the Director of Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace, and for related purposes.
Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976
An Act to make Provision for Long Service Leave in respect of Employees of the Commonwealth and certain other Persons, and for other purposes.
Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973
An Act to make provision for Maternity Leave in respect of Employees of the Commonwealth and certain other Persons, and for other purposes.
Public Service Act 1999
The principal Act governing the establishment and operation of, and employment in, the Australian Public Service.
Public Service Regulations 1999
The purpose of the Regulations is to make necessary or appropriate provisions in relation to a range of matters for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Act.
Sex Discrimination Act 1984
An Act relating to discrimination on the ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy, potential pregnancy or family responsibilities or involving sexual harassment.
Workplace Relations Act 1996
An Act relating to workplace relations, and for other purposes.
