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Caretaker: Behind the curtain

Caretaker: Behind the curtain
Thursday 28 February 2019
5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Registrations open at 5:00 PM
Perth Room, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney 2000
Professional & Associate $49
Affiliate $69
Non Member $99


Registerations are now closed. Please contact [email protected] to be added to the Waitlist


How does the caretaker period impact the public sector and politicians?


ABOUT THIS EVENT 

Elections place special requirements on public servants. Special arrangements apply in the lead up to an election, when the Government assumes a ‘caretaker’ role.

In the lead-up to the 2019 NSW State election, the caretaker period will commence when the Legislative Assembly is dissolved on Friday, 1 March 2019.

This IPAA special forum, held on the evening before caretaker commences, will go behind the curtain to explore caretaker conventions, practices and experiences from the perspective of the both the public sector and politicians. 

While those engaged with the Minister’s office need to be fully aware of, and comply with, the caretaker conventions and practices, this event is an opportunity for all those who work across the public sector to build their understanding of this unique time.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

This forum combines the perspectives of two former State Premiers, Geoff Gallop AC and Nick Greiner AC, with the experience and in-depth knowledge of Karen Smith, General Counsel and Deputy Secretary, Governance, to explore the particular challenges and responsibilities of working with caretaker conventions.

This event is particularly timely as the NSW public sector evolves to include many people who have not worked during an election period before.

The event will explore the behind-the-scenes work that is undertaken to prepare for new Ministers and implement new government policies. It will also highlight the importance of building the political class’ trust and confidence in the public service.

All IPAA events include purposeful networking which allows you to:

• Build relationships with the speaker/s and fellow guests
• Develop your capabilities 
• Establish connections across the NSW public sector.

HOSTING PARTNER

The event is presented with the support from our partner Bendelta.




SPEAKERS

Emeritus Professor Geoff Gallop AC
Director, Graduate School of Government
The University of Sydney



After an academic career in Australia and Britain, Geoff Gallop was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 2006. He was a minister in the Lawrence Labor Government from 1990 to 1993, leader of the Opposition from 1996 to 2001, and premier of Western Australia from 2001 to 2006.

After retiring from politics, he became Professor and Director of Sydney University’s Graduate School of Government, a position he held until 2015. Currently, he chairs the Education Committee of the New Democracy Foundation and is a patron of City Health International.


The Hon. Nick Greiner AC 
Chairman, QBE Asia Pacific 
Director, SGSP (Australia) Assets Pty Ltd
Other various companies


Nick Greiner was Premier and Treasurer of New South Wales from 1988-1992. Since his retirement from politics, he has been heavily involved in the corporate world as Chairman of several large companies and as the Deputy Chairman and director of others. Nick is also Chairman of The European Australian Business Council (EABC) and a Member of the Board of Governors, Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA). In June 2017, he was elected as Federal President of the Liberal Party.

Nick holds an Honours Degree in Economics from Sydney University and a Master of Business Administration with High Distinction from Harvard Business School. In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List of 1994 he was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for public sector reform and management and services to the community. He is a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an Honorary Fellow of CPA Australia and a Life Member of the South Sydney Rugby League Club.

Karen Smith 
Deputy Secretary, and Governance & General Counsel
NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet


Karen Smith has worked as a lawyer in the NSW Government for over 20 years, with experience working in central and line agencies and in litigation, advice and policy development. She is currently General Counsel and Deputy Secretary at the Department of Premier and Cabinet with responsibility for the governance group. She has been appointed as a company director by the NSW Government and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

 

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation policy
  • Cancellation must be in writing. 
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event running — no penalty will be incurred.
  • Cancellation received within 5–10 business days prior to the event running — 50% of the event fee will be payable.
  • Cancellation received within 1–5 business days prior to the event running — 100% of the event fee will be payable.

Penalties may be waived in exceptional circumstances, work commitments do not count as exceptional circumstances.

Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend, 100% of the event fee must be paid.

Program Changes 
IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration will be refunded. 

Contact

Feel free to contact our office on 02 8223 8418 or email [email protected] for any questions and/or clarifications.

When
28/02/2019 5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Perth Room, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth 61-101 Phillip Street Sydney 2000
Terms and Conditions
Payments

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Cancellation policy - Events
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the event – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the event – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the event are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the start date – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the start date – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the start date – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the start date are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses
  • Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend and event or course, 100% of the fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.
Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses
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  • Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full.
  • Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty if nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. Transferring from a member to a non-member will result in a fee increase in line with the non-member course fee.
Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses 
  • Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.
We may in our discretion waive cancellation charges in exceptional circumstances, but we will not waive cancellation charges on account of work commitments.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration fee will be refunded.

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