Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate) (15:45): I move: That the Senate notes that— (a) the work of the Australian Public Service (APS) is incredibly important to the lives of Australians; (b) federal public servants work in a wide range of roles, from regulating the quality of life-saving medicines to providing support during times of tragedy or natural disasters; (c) nearly two-thirds of the public service work outside of Canberra, and 70% work in implementation or service delivery; and (d) the enduring and apolitical nature of the APS means that it plays an essential role in maintaining public trust in democratic institutions. Question agreed to.