The Australian Public Service (APS) plans to bring in-house more than half a billion dollars’ worth of work, currently performed by external contractors.
Federal Public Service Minister Senator Katy Gallagher said the first annual review of plans to reduce outsourcing showed $527 million worth of work was now earmarked to be done by bureaucrats.
Senator Gallagher said under a Strategic Commissioning Framework released last year, more than 100 agencies were required to identify the core work that should be done by APS employees and set targets to begin bringing it in-house in 2024-25.
“Core work includes developing cabinet submissions, drafting legislation and regulation, and leading policy formulation.
“This update shows the public service has set a target for more than $527 million worth of work to be brought back in-house in 2024-25.”
Senator Gallagher said the Strategic Commissioning Framework 2024 Update included an overview of each agency’s 2024-25 target, supporting transparency and public accountability.
She said when setting targets for 2024-25, agencies identified the core work they would bring in-house, the relevant job family, and the expected reduction in expenditure on external suppliers.
“APS agencies have started taking steps to embed the framework into their systems and process to deliver on their targets, laying the foundation for enduring change in the way core work is delivered.”
