Governance in Changing Democracy

IPAA ACT is pleased to be partnering with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) to host a one-day conference on governance issues affecting the public sector in Australia. The theme will be 'Governance in Changing Democracy: Achieving Better Outcomes'. 

The conference will include a number of keynote addresses, panels and conversations, with discussions focusing on achieving better outcomes, decision-making, integrity in government, cooperation between jurisdictions, capability building in the public sector and the impact of public trust on the policy agenda.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear leading voices examine the latest issues and trends.

	Dr Steven Kennedy PSM Secretary  Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development
	Dr Stephanie Fahey  Chief Executive Officer Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
	Kym Peake Secretary  Department of Health and Human Services, Victoria
	Martin Bowles PSM National Chief Executive Officer  Calvary Health Care
	Kathy Leigh Head of Service ACT Public Service
	Jane Halton AO PSM Independent Non-Executive Director Australia and New Zealand Banking

Note: the conference program will include an optional welcome reception on the evening of Wednesday 28 August, with a wide-ranging discussion led by Kerry O'Brien. Attendance at the reception is included in the conference ticket price.

Kerry O'Brien Walkley Award-winning journalist Appears by arrangement of Binna Burra media

This event is held in partnership with the ACT Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). If you wish to claim AICD professional development points please ensure you select the AICD member option. 

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Program

Wednesday 28 August – Welcome Reception

• 6.30pm - Registration and canapés
• 7.00pm - Formalities commence
• 8.00pm - Close

Thursday 29 August – Public Sector Governance Forum (full-day)

• 8.00am - Registration 
• 8.20am - Formalities commence
• 4.15pm - Close

The full program for the forum can be found here.