Government Sector Labour Relations is the steward of the public sector labour relations system. It fulfils this responsibility through developing cross-sector policies, sharing information via circulars, overseeing the negotiation of public sector industrial agreements, and updating awards.

GSLR also maintains the Knowledge Portal, which documents industrial relations advice regarding the interaction of the Public Service and Government Officers CSA General Agreement 2017, the Public Service Award 1992 and the Government Officers Salaries, Allowances and Conditions Award 1989.

Policies

Policies state Government Sector Labour Relations’ position on specific industrial matters. Our current policies are:

• Wages Policy 2019 
• Management of Accrued Leave in the Public Sector
• Family and Domestic Violence - Paid Leave and Workplace Support
• Specified Callings Qualification Manual
• Pre-Employment Screening
• Defence Force Reserves
• ​Eyesight Screening and Testing 2012
• Industrial Action
• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Working with Children Check