The Public Sector Act 2022 will be amended, removing the ability to terminate the Public Sector Commissioner without grounds, elevating the role to be independent of the Premier of the day.

The legislation was introduced to Parliament today and delivers on the Crisafulli Government's commitment to establish an independent Public Sector Commission within its first 100 days.

These amendments will support the Commissioner to act independently, and oversee a public service empowered to provide frank and fearless advice, driven by a commitment to efficiency, ethics and delivering outcomes for Queenslanders.

The changes are the start of delivering on the Crisafulli Government's seven-point plan for the Queensland public sector focused on accountability, integrity, independence, putting an end to outsourcing the core work of the public service, capacity-building and professional development, and no forced redundancies.

Premier David Crisafulli said independence for the Public Sector Commission was part of delivering a Fresh Start for Queensland and strengthening Queensland's public service.

“We promised Queenslanders we would deliver a government that works for Queenslanders and the first step is empowering the public sector,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“This begins with delivering independence for the Public Sector Commission.