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I work for the Public Service, can I get involved?

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Yes, we believe you can. Please see Section 6 of the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct for guidance, but we have roles that can involve different levels of exposure, and our work is principally to listen, rather than to express opinions or positions. Please discuss it with us if you are unsure. You could also refer to similar advice from our friends at proACT and also an informative webinar we held in 2025 with Kieran Pender, Honorary Senior Lecturer at the ANU College of Law and leading expert on employee free speech. The recording can be found here.