Consultation - Remuneration of Full-time Public Offices

The Remuneration Tribunal invites views on whether remuneration arrangements for Full-time Public Offices are appropriate.

Review of remuneration of Full-time Public Offices

The Remuneration Tribunal is undertaking a review of remuneration arrangements for Full-time Public Offices.

There has not been a comprehensive review of remuneration arrangements for Full-time Public Offices since 2012. The Tribunal considers it timely to examine whether current arrangements remain fit for purpose.

The Tribunal recognises the strong public interest in the remuneration of senior public officials and is committed to ensuring arrangements remain fair, transparent and aligned with contemporary expectations.

Review process

The Tribunal intends to complete this review by mid-2027.

The review will follow an evidence-based approach. This includes analysis of work value, statutory responsibilities, relevant comparator offices, historical remuneration settings and APS structural developments.

The Tribunal will consult, consider responses from interested parties, and apply contemporary governance and remuneration principles to ensure any decisions are robust, transparent and consistent across senior Commonwealth offices.

Consultation Paper – Full-time Public Offices

The consultation paper outlines the existing remuneration framework for Full-time Public Offices, provides an overview of how remuneration is determined and reviewed, and seeks feedback on whether current arrangements remain appropriate, effective and fit for purpose.

The Tribunal invites written responses on matters including:

the overall remuneration framework for Full-time Public Offices
the process for determining, reviewing and adjusting remuneration for Full-time Public Offices
remuneration arrangements for specific offices
the suitability of associated terms and conditions, including other entitlements and assistance.

Responses will directly inform the Tribunal’s consideration of whether remuneration arrangements for Full-time Public Offices remain appropriate.

Responses close at midnight AEST on 25 August 2026.

How to submit a response

You must submit your response by email to FTOReview@RemTribunal.gov.au.

To help you prepare your response, we recommend that you:

read the consultation paper
prepare your response in Word or PDF format
read the guidelines for responding to consultation
read the Tribunal’s privacy policy
read the public consultation privacy collection statement.

If you have any issues submitting your response, you can contact the Tribunal’s Secretariat on (02) 6202 3930.

Confidentiality

Responses will be treated as confidential and will not be published in full or used with attribution without express consent.

If consent to full publication is not provided, extracts from responses and/or summaries of responses may still be used, without attribution, in public Tribunal reports and statements unless a request is made for this not to occur.

Responses may be the subject of a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. Detailed information on freedom of information can be found on the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.