Division
The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2023-08-01.100.1) introduced by Mackellar MP [Sophie Scamps](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/mackellar/sophie_scamps), which means they failed. ### What did the amendment do? Dr Scamps [explained that](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2023-08-01.100.1): > *In short, these amendments dictate that, when a department secretary is to be appointed, the Public Service Commissioner would be required to conduct a robust selection process, including publishing selection criteria for the appointment, widely consulting for candidates, rigorously considering candidates against the selection criteria and preparing a shortlist of at least three candidates for the Prime Minister to consider. If the Prime Minister decides to select somebody for the position who is not on the shortlist, they must table a report within seven sitting days of the appointment naming the person and providing reasons why that person has the appropriate qualifications, skills and experience for the role.* > > *For the appointment of the Public Service Commissioner, the so-called 'guardian of an impartial Australian Public Service', as described by Thodey, there are a couple of additional requirements: that the independent panel be chaired by a former judge, and that the Prime Minister consult with the Leader of the Opposition on the appointment. This is in recognition that the Australian Public Service Commissioner is a unique role and reinforces to the Australian public the independence and impartiality of both the commissioner and the Australian Public Service.* ### Amendment text > *(3) Schedule 1, page 8 (after line 25), after item 8, insert:* > >> *8A Section 45* >> >>> *Before "The Commissioner", insert "(1)".* >> >> *8B At the end of section 45* >> >>> *Add:* >>> >>> *Requirements for appointments* >>> >>> *(2) Before recommending to the Governor-General on or after the commencement
House of Representatives, 2023-08-01. negative: ayes 14, noes 50.
Question
The majority voted against an [amendment](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2023-08-01.100.1) introduced by Mackellar MP [Sophie Scamps](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/representatives/mackellar/sophie_scamps), which means they failed. ### What did the amendment do? Dr Scamps [explained that](https://www.openaustralia.org.au/debate/?id=2023-08-01.100.1): > *In short, these amendments dictate that, when a department secretary is to be appointed, the Public Service Commissioner would be required to conduct a robust selection process, including publishing selection criteria for the appointment, widely consulting for candidates, rigorously considering candidates against the selection criteria and preparing a shortlist of at least three candidates for the Prime Minister to consider. If the Prime Minister decides to select somebody for the position who is not on the shortlist, they must table a report within seven sitting days of the appointment naming the person and providing reasons why that person has the appropriate qualifications, skills and experience for the role.* > > *For the appointment of the Public Service Commissioner, the so-called 'guardian of an impartial Australian Public Service', as described by Thodey, there are a couple of additional requirements: that the independent panel be chaired by a former judge, and that the Prime Minister consult with the Leader of the Opposition on the appointment. This is in recognition that the Australian Public Service Commissioner is a unique role and reinforces to the Australian public the independence and impartiality of both the commissioner and the Australian Public Service.* ### Amendment text > *(3) Schedule 1, page 8 (after line 25), after item 8, insert:* > >> *8A Section 45* >> >>> *Before "The Commissioner", insert "(1)".* >> >> *8B At the end of section 45* >> >>> *Add:* >>> >>> *Requirements for appointments* >>> >>> *(2) Before recommending to the Governor-General on or after the commencement
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