Past Events and Speeches

Date	Event Type	Details
12 December 2007 6.00 - 8.00pm	Public Lecture	In the Wake of Economic Reform: New Prospects for a Nation Building State? In this lecture Professor Michael Pusey will ruminate on the results of 20 years of neo-liberalism, which include a disciplined government, ample revenues, an effective regulative apparatus and–perhaps–the capacity for government to steer the economy towards a brighter future. Professor Pusey will also discuss the negative impacts of neo-liberalism on our institutions. Venue: Manning Clark Centre, Theatre 3 Enquiries and RSVPs should be made to John Butcher on 02 6125 3265.
18 October 2007 5:30 - 7.30pm	Monograph launch	Re-visioning Arts and Cultural Policy Current Impasses and Future Directions Held in conjunction with the University of Canberra and the Australian National University, this event will launch the recently published monograph written by Jennifer Craik, Professor of Communication and Cultural Studies University of Canberra In this monograph, Jennifer Craik undertakes a critical and historical analysis of the main imperatives of arts and cultural policy in Australia. With forensic skill she examines the financial and policy instruments commonly relied upon in this much contested and diverse area of public policy. Craik uses her analysis of past and current policy responses as a platform for articulating future options. This is a valuable work for cultural professionals and administrators, art historians and, .indeed, anyone with an abiding interest in the management of the nation's cultural estate. Venue: Members Lounge National Gallery of Australia RSVP and Enquiries: vhairi.macrae@anu.edu.au 02 6125 2359
28 November 2007 5.30 - 6.30pm	Public Lecture	Leading the Australian Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AO, AFC CIn this lecture, Air Chief Marshal Houston will outline our current operational commitment, his vision for the Australian Defence Force and his seven themes of intent in guiding the men and women of the ADF toward achieving this vision. This lecture is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after the lecture. Venue: The Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Acton RSVP   Enquiries: 02 6125 2135
16 May 2007 5.30pm	Public Lecture	Is a Cabinet Necessary? Prof Patrick Weller AO In Britain and Canada, both Westminster systems, prime ministers have appeared to dispense with cabinet as a forum for making policy. In Australia all the processes are still in place. Is Australia likely to follow the route of those other countries? Or is there something different here that makes cabinet government either more viable or even more necessary? The lecture will explore the workings of the Australian cabinet and consider the possible futures it may have. Venue: The Shine Dome Gordon St Acton, ACT Register
14 March 2007 5.30pm	Public Lecture	The Will to Make a Difference Delivering tangible outcomes in Indigenous communities and sharing our learning Dr Chris Sarra Venue: The Shine Dome Gordon St Acton, ACT Register
6 February 2007 6.00pm	Public Lecture	Commonwealth - State relations: now, and in the future The Hon. John Brumby, Victorian Treasurer and Minister for Regional and Rural Development, will present a personal perspective on the national reform agenda. Venue: Finkel Lecture Theatre John Curtin School of Medical Research ANU, Canberra Register
29 Nov - 1 Dec 2006	Conference	GovNet Third Annual Conference Transformations in Governance: Capacity Building in Australia and the Asia/Pacific Region ANU, Canberra Conference Prospectus
28 - 29 Nov 2006	Workshop	Building Policy Capability in the Public Sector
25 Oct 2006	Public Lecture	Towards a New Era of Strategic Government The Hon. Dr Geoff Gallop Dr Gallop's Presentation
30 Aug 2006	Public Lecture	21st Century Workforce Demographics & New Challenges For an Egalitarian Society Sharman Stone MP in the Shine Dome Minister Stone's Presentation
24 May 2006	Public Lecture	Blitzing the 'villains' or helping the 'compliant' Professor John Alford - ANZSOG
21 - 22 Feb 2006	Conference	Project Management and Organizational Change Program Presentations ANZSOG Research Conference Audio
14 & 15 May 2006	Workshop	Policy Development Prof Claudia Scott and Dr Karen Baehler This workshop brought together public policy and management academics and practitioners to peer review the frameworks and approaches being developed by Professor Claudia Scott (Professor of Public Policy, ANZSOG and Victoria University of Wellington) and Dr Karen Baehler (Senior Lecturer, Victoria University of Wellington) for their book Delivering Value in Public Policy Analysis and Advice. The book will be completed by 31 October 2006 and published by the University of New South Wales Press.