Victorian Current Acts

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ACT 2004 - SECT 3

The objects of this Act are—

        (a)     to ensure the maintenance of an apolitical public sector;

        (b)     to foster a public sector that—

              (i)     responds to government priorities in a manner that is consistent with public sector values;

              (ii)     provides effective, efficient and integrated service delivery;

              (iii)     is accountable for its performance;

        (c)     to establish values and principles to guide conduct and performance within the public sector;

        (d)     to ensure that employment decisions in the public sector are based on merit;

S. 3(da) inserted by No. 80/2006 s. 4(2), repealed by No. 24/2009 s. 37(4).

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        (e)     to promote the highest standards of governance in the public sector;

        (f)     to promote the highest standards of integrity and conduct for persons employed within the public sector;

        (g)     to strengthen the professionalism and adaptability of the public sector;

S. 3(h) amended by No. 39/2017 s. 3(1).

        (h)     to promote knowledge and understanding of good public administration within the Victorian community;

S. 3(i) inserted by No. 39/2017 s. 3(2).

              (i)     to establish standards and impose requirements for communication and advertising by public sector bodies.