# Australian Public Service (APS)

Type: organization

Source: HR & Workforce Intelligence Brief — https://gethrbrief.com/entity/australian-public-service-aps
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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4 (projected)**: Hub Expansion — Expected rollout of additional secure regional hubs for central agency staff.
- **2026-03-15**: Decentralization Call — Public reports emerge urging PM&C to specifically ditch its Canberra-centric staffing model.
- **2023-05-15**: APS Reform Agenda — Government announces renewed focus on making the public service more representative of the community.
- **2019-12-13**: Thodey Review — Independent review of the APS recommends modernization and better regional engagement.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### PM&C Urged to Ditch Canberra-Centric Model in Major Workforce Shift
2026-03-15 21:51:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) is facing mounting pressure to dismantle its Canberra-centric staffing model. This shift aims to diversify the federal workforce and bridge the gap between policy-making and regional Australian communities.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/pmc-canberra-centric-workforce-decentralization

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