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Public Service Amendment Bill
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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.MP in charge
Hon Paul GoldsmithCommittee
Governance and Administration
Bill No.190-2
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
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Assented on 01 Jun 2026
Act: Public Service Amendment Act 2026
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