Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022
20Consulting Commissioner before entering into agreement settling dispute about sexual harassment including non‑disclosure or confidentiality provision
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20 Consulting Commissioner before entering into agreement settling dispute about sexual harassment including non‑disclosure or confidentiality provision
An Agency Head must consult the Commissioner before entering into an agreement that: (a) is to be with a person who is or was an APS employee; and (b) settles a dispute about a matter that relates to: (i) the person’s APS employment; and (ii) sexual harassment of or by the person, or an allegation of sexual harassment of or by the person; and (c) limits the person’s freedom to disclose information about the matter, the dispute or its settlement.