Message from the Merit Protection Commissioner

The Merit Protection Commissioner was established as an independent statutory office holder under the Public Service Act 1999 and the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 to perform a range of employment related functions.

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Thank you for visiting the website of the Merit Protection Commissioner. This message is written to you from Gadigal land of the Eora nation. Our respect is extended to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders visiting this site to learn about the work we do.

We have designed what we hope is a valuable resource for all our stakeholders. Whether you are an employee, an employer, or a human resources practitioner we trust you will find useful and constructive information about what we do, how we do it, and most importantly, why.  

You will find important information about our functions and what your review entitlements are. There are also practical steps on how to apply for a merits review using our online forms and what to expect if you involved in any capacity in a complaint, investigation or inquiry.

On the Publication and resources page you will find de-identified case studies with examples of real cases and how we reach our decisions. We also encourage you to visit the News and media page where you can register for webinar presentations on how we conduct merits review.    

Take some time to look around, read the resources complied over many years of service, and learn about our work and how it may relate to you. For example, did you know you may be able to volunteer to sit on Independent Selection Advisory Committee or a Promotion Review Committee?

We are interested in your views on how we could make the website more accessible and useful. If you have any suggestions or ideas on how we could improve our site, please contact us.  

Merit Protection Commissioner