to move:

That this House:(1) recognises that:

(a) 23 June is the United Nations' Public Service Day;

(b) democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of a competent, career-based public service; and

(c) the day recognises the key values of teamwork, innovation and responsiveness to the public; and

(2) commends the Australian Public Service on continuing to be an international model of best-practice public service and providing outstanding services to the Australian community.