Through service-wide bargaining in 2023, the CPSU secured ground-breaking consultation rights which apply across the entire APS.

• Pre-decision consultation with employees and unions.
• Union consultative committees at the APS and agency level.
• A requirement to consult on changes to work practices, policies and procedures, major change, rosters and hours of work, all other workplace matters that have a material impact on employees.
• Clear guidance on what consultation involves.

Agencies with more specific detail in their consultation clauses have been able to retain that detail, to supplement the APS-wide clause. 

Get the facts

Download our Know Your Rights: Consultation fact sheet for information of your new rights.

CPSU members also have access to our member-only resources, including:

• Consultation member only webinar recording
• Model Consultation Plan
• Fact sheets on a range of new rights and conditions
• Individual advice and support when it's needed.
• Guide for EL TOIL policy consultation

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Past APS Common Conditions webinars are also available to watch on Aspire 

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Member only resources

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