At June 2013 , there were 167,257 APS employees , down from 168,580 APS employees in June 2012 .
The Australian Public Service formally comprises all Australian Government departments and agencies where staff members are or can be employed under the Public Service Act 1999 .
At June 2013 , there were 167,257 Australian Public Service employees , down from 168,580 Australian Public Service employees in June 2012 .
The Australian Public Service formally comprises all Australian Government departments and agencies where staff members are or can be employed under the Public Service Act 1999 .