PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ACT 2004 - SECT 8 Public sector employment principles

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ACT 2004 - SECT 8

Public sector body Heads must establish employment processes that will ensure that—

        (a)     employment decisions are based on merit; and

        (b)     public sector employees are treated fairly and reasonably; and

        (c)     equal employment opportunity is provided; and

S. 8(ca) inserted by No. 43/2006 s. 47(Sch. item 5.3).

        (ca)     human rights as set out in the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities are upheld; and

        (d)     public sector employees have a reasonable avenue of redress against unfair or unreasonable treatment; and

        (e)     in the case of public service bodies, the development of a career public service is fostered.

Part 3—Public service employment

Division 1—Structure