An address by the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
IPAA will partner with the Australian Public Service Commission to deliver an end of year event for the Australian Public Service (APS).
The event will include the annual 'Address to the APS' by Philip Gaetjens, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The address will be followed by a panel discussion with Frances Adamson, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Dr Michele Bruniges AM, Secretary of the Department of Education and David Fredericks, Secretary of the Department of the Environment and Energy.
The event will be chaired by Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary of the Treasury and IPAA ACT President. Peter Woolcott AO, Australian Public Service Commissioner will provide a vote of thanks.
Light refreshments will be provided after the conclusion of the formalities and guests are encouraged to stay and network with colleagues.
![]() |
Philip Gaetjens (Keynote) |
![]() |
Dr Steven Kennedy PSM (Host) |
![]() |
Frances Adamson (Secretary Panel) Secretary Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
![]() |
Dr Michele Bruniges AM (Secretary Panel) |
![]() |
David Fredericks (Secretary Panel) |
![]() |
Peter Woolcott AO (Closing Remarks) |
Online registrations for this event have now closed, however limited places are still available. Please contact IPAA if you would like to purchase a ticket.
This event is delivered in partnership with the Australian Public Service Commission.
Event Date | Thursday 5 December 2019 |
---|---|
Arrival Time | 5:15 PM AEDT |
Formalities | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM AEDT |
Networking | 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM AEDT |
Members Price | $100 |
Non-Members Price | $200 |
Venue | Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia |
All prices are in Australian Dollars and GST inclusive |