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Public Service Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 02 Jun 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the Public Service Act 2020 with the intention to drive improvements in public service performance, create more stability, and ensure that the public service efficiently and effectively delivers value for money.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
confirmation_number Bill No.190-2
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 01 Jun 2026

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Act: Public Service Amendment Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 190-2
    Introduction: 27 Jul 2025
    First reading agreed: 31 Jul 2025
    Referred to: Governance and Administration
    Submissions due: 30 Aug 2025
    Select Committee Report(s):
    Second reading agreed: 10 Feb 2026
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 10 Mar 2026
    Third reading agreed: 27 May 2026
    Royal assent: 01 Jun 2026
    Act: Public Service Amendment Act 2026