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public service commissioner

The Honourable John Howard MP
Prime Minister
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Prime Minister

I have pleasure in submitting my annual report for the financial year ending 30 June 2006, prepared in accordance with section 44 of the Public Service Act 1999. Included within my report is the report of the Merit Protection Commissioner for the financial year ending 30 June 2006. The Merit Protection Commissioner’s report is published in accordance with section 51 of the Public Service Act 1999.

The Requirements for Annual Reports, approved by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, require that a copy of these reports be laid before each House of Parliament on or before 31 October in the year in which the report is given.

I am grateful to the staff of the Australian Public Service Commission for their dedication and expertise and for the excellent support they have provided to me through the year.

Yours sincerely

Lynelle Briggs

October 2006