The Minister for the Public Service, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, has today launched a new exhibition celebrating the talent, commitment and creativity of Australia's hardworking public service.
Spirit of Service features the stories of more than 200 public servants who are at the heart of the APS' innovation and service delivery. Spanning more than a century, the exhibition is a whole-of-government project, showcasing physical objects, videos, and interactive digital experiences that paint a picture of the diversity of public service work, as well as its contribution to Australian democracy.
"Spirit of Service tells the stories of stewardship in action – of people making a difference and leaving the APS in a better place than they found it," Minister Gallagher said.
"That spirit of service is what unifies the experience of all public servants, no matter where they're working or what they're doing."
"The APS works tirelessly every day to support Australians and the Albanese Government is delivering a strong reform agenda to rebuild the APS and support public servants to achieve excellence in their areas of expertise."
Spirit of Service was developed by the Australian Public Service Commission in partnership with the Museum of Australian Democracy, and was curated by Jennifer Forest.
"Come and see the exhibition," said APS Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer.
"It tells a proud story of an APS that serves government and the Australian people daily, one that represent the many and changing roles of the APS.
"The exhibition team have done a fantastic job."
Spirit of Service is on display at the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House in Canberra from 31 August 2023.