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New South Wales
Government Sector Employment and Other
egislation Amendment Bill 2024
Contents
Page
1 Name of Act 2
2 Commencement 2
Schedule 1 Amendment of Government Sector Employment Act 2013 No 40 3
Schedule 2 Amendment of NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022 No 80 5
Schedule 3 Consequential amendments of other legislation 6
I certify that this PUBLIC BILL, which originated in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, has finally
passed the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL and the LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY of NEW SOUTH WALES.
Clerk of the Parliaments
egislative Council
2024
New South Wales
Government Sector Employment and Other
egislation Amendment Bill 2024
Act No , 2024
An Act to amend the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 to provide that certain functions
are no longer to be exercised by the Public Service Commissioner; to amend the NSW
Reconstruction Authority Act 2022 in relation to the appointment of the chief executive officer of
the NSW Reconstruction Authority; and for related purposes.
Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 [NSW]
The Legislature of New South Wales enacts--
1 Name of Act
This Act is the Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment
Act 2024.
2 Commencement
This Act commences on a day or days to be appointed by proclamation.
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Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 [NSW]
Schedule 1 Amendment of Government Sector Employment Act 2013 No 40
Schedule 1 Amendment of Government Sector Employment
Act 2013 No 40
[1] Section 3 Definitions
Insert in alphabetical order in section 3(1)--
financial year means a period of 12 months starting on 1 July.
[2] Section 10
Omit the section. Insert instead--
10 Principal objectives of Commissioner
The principal objectives of the Commissioner are as follows--
(a) to promote and maintain the highest levels of integrity, impartiality,
accountability and leadership across the government sector,
(b) to ensure that government sector recruitment and selection processes
comply with the merit principle and adhere to professional standards,
(c) to foster a public service culture in which integrity, trust, service and
accountability are strongly valued,
(d) to build public confidence in the government sector.
[3] Section 11 General functions of Commissioner
Omit section 11(1). Insert instead--
(1) The Commissioner has the function of leading the strategic development and
management of the government sector workforce in relation to the
following--
(a) recruitment, particularly compliance with the requirements relating to
appointment and promotion on merit,
(b) equity and diversity, including strategies to ensure the government
sector reflects the diversity of the wider community,
(c) general conduct and compliance with ethical practices,
(d) learning and development,
(e) executive employment arrangements.
[4] Section 15
Omit section 15(1) and (2) and heading. Insert instead--
15 Annual report of the Commissioner
(1) The Commissioner must, as soon as practicable after 30 June in each financial
year, give to the Premier a report on the Commissioner's work and activities
for the financial year.
[5] Section 17 Miscellaneous provisions relating to Commissioner
Omit section 17(3). Insert instead--
(3) The Commissioner must arrange for information about the Commissioner's
functions and the work of the Commissioner to be published on a NSW
Government website.
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Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 [NSW]
Schedule 1 Amendment of Government Sector Employment Act 2013 No 40
[6] Section 82A
Insert after section 82--
82A State of government sector
(1) The Minister must ensure that, as soon as practicable after 30 June in each
financial year, a report on the state of the government sector in relation to the
financial year is tabled in both Houses of Parliament.
(2) The report must include the following--
(a) an assessment of the performance of the whole of the government
sector, including notable achievements, challenges and priorities,
(b) an analysis of government sector workforce data.
(3) Section 16 applies for the purposes of the preparation of a report under
subsection (1) as if a reference in that section to the Commissioner were a
reference to the Secretary of the Premier's Department.
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Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 [NSW]
Schedule 2 Amendment of NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022 No 80
Schedule 2 Amendment of NSW Reconstruction Authority
Act 2022 No 80
Section 16 Staff
Omit section 16(2).
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Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 [NSW]
Schedule 3 Consequential amendments of other legislation
Schedule 3 Consequential amendments of other legislation
3.1 Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 No 105
Schedule 1 Members and procedure of Board
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from clause 3.
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.2 Community Welfare Act 1987 No 52
Section 11 Arrangements to use services
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from section 11(5).
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.3 Constitution Act 1902 No 32
Section 50G Publication, commencement and operation of orders
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from section 50G(5).
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.4 Council of Law Reporting Act 1969 No 59
Section 8 Employees
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from section 8(2)(a).
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.5 Dams Safety Act 2015 No 26
Schedule 1 Provisions relating to members and procedure of Dams Safety NSW
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from clause 4.
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.6 Exhibited Animals Protection Act 1986 No 123
Section 7 Staff of the advisory committee
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from section 7(1)(b).
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.7 Film and Television Industry (Advisory Committee) Regulation 2019
Clause 7 Remuneration
Omit "Public Service Commissioner".
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.8 Funeral Funds Act 1979 No 106
[1] Section 8 Inspectors
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from section 8(2)(a).
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Government Sector Employment and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 [NSW]
Schedule 3 Consequential amendments of other legislation
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
[2] Section 8(2)(a)
Omit "Commissioner". Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.9 Judicial Officers Act 1986 No 100
Section 6 Staff etc of the Commission
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" wherever occurring.
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.10 Local Land Services Act 2013 No 51
Schedule 2 Constitution and procedure of Board and local boards
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from clause 9.
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.11 Protection of the Environment Administration Act 1991 No 60
Schedule 1 Provisions relating to members and procedure of the Board
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from clause 2A.
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.12 Sporting Venues Authorities Act 2008 No 65
Schedule 1 Constitution and procedure of Board of Venues NSW
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from clause 4.
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.13 Teaching Service Act 1980 No 23
Section 92 Deduction from salary or wages for use of building or provision of
services
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" from section 92(1).
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
3.14 Transport Administration Act 1988 No 109
Section 88V Temporary staff placement with ARTC (secondments)
Omit "Public Service Commissioner" wherever occurring.
Insert instead "Secretary of the Premier's Department".
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