To: Freedom of Information Officer

Australian Public Service Commission

This is a formal application under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) for access to documents held by the Australian Public Service Commission.

I seek copies of all documents that constitute the “practice guides” produced, endorsed, or referenced by the APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit, as mentioned on the APS website at https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/dive... . Specifically, this request includes:
• All current and historical versions of these practice guides.
• Any supporting materials, explanatory notes, implementation instructions, or internal presentations used in developing or delivering these guides.
• Documents outlining the guides’ intended audience, objectives, and scope, including accompanying circulars, briefings, or related correspondence concerning their dissemination within APS agencies.
• Documents showing any revisions, withdrawals, or updates to these guides since January 2020, including material explaining the reasons for such changes.

Due to the significant public interest in transparency and best practice for mental health and suicide prevention in the public service, I request that any processing charges ordinarily applicable to this request be waived. Disclosure of these documents will promote informed public discussion and accountability, and is likely to benefit a substantial section of the public.

Yours faithfully,

Ace Chapman