The Merit Protection Commissioner is an independent statutory office holder providing employment services to the Australian Public Service and the Parliamentary Service. The current Commissioner is Ms Linda Waugh. The Commissioner is assisted by staff of the Australian Public Service Commission.
We review employees’ concerns about matters affecting their employment such as recruitment, discipline (misconduct) and performance management. We also provide recruitment and inquiry services to agencies. We support integrity and good practice in employment decision-making.
We publish review case summaries which are updated regularly. Information on the handling of personal information by the Office of the Merit Protection Commissioner is provided in the MPC privacy policy.