Queensland Premier, David Crisafulli says his Government is increasing the independence of the state’s Public Sector Commissioner, in a bid to drive transparency, accountability and capacity of the public service.
The Premier today announced the Public Sector Act 2022 will be amended, removing the ability to terminate the Public Sector Commissioner without grounds, elevating the role to be independent of the Premier of the day.
He said independence for the Public Sector Commission was part of delivering a Fresh Start for Queensland and strengthening Queensland’s public service.
“We promised Queenslanders we would deliver a government that works for Queenslanders and the first step is empowering the public sector,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“This begins with delivering independence for the Public Sector Commission.
“The head of the public sector should be independent of the government of the day, able to deliver continuity to the public service and focused on accountability and transparency.
“This government values public sector workers and expects nothing less than frank and fearless advice to support good government decision making.
“We want to boost the independence of the PSC to restore a culture of integrity, accountability and respect right across government and the public sector.”
The legislation was introduced to Parliament today and delivers on the Government’s commitment to establish an independent Public Sector Commission within its first 100 days.
The amendments will support the Commissioner to act independently, and oversee a public service empowered to provide frank and fearless advice, driven by a commitment to efficiency, ethics and delivering outcomes for Queenslanders.
