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2024 David Hawkes Oration – Andrew Metcalfe AO
IPAA National President Andrew Metcalfe AO delivered the 2024 David Hawkes Oration. His speech tackled the complexities faced by public servants, emphasising the importance of navigating these ‘interesting times’ with integrity and purpose.
Institute of Public Administration Australia announces 2023 fellows
Eight public sector leaders from across Australia have officially been awarded IPAA National fellowships, recognising their outstanding contributions to public service and IPAA.
Researchers from UNSW, University of Sydney, and Central Queensland University win 2022 Sam Richardson Award for outstanding public sector study
The Institute of Public Administration Australia’s (IPAA) Sam Richardson Award for the most influential paper published in the Australian Journal of Public Administration in 2022 goes to Dr Meraiah Foley, Professor Rae Cooper, Dr Linda Colley, and Associate Professor Sue Williamson.
Andrew Metcalfe AO FIPAA elected new IPAA National President
Former Secretary of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Director of Biosecurity Andrew Metcalfe AO FIPAA has taken up the role of Institute of Public Administration (IPAA) president after Professor Renée Leon PSM FIPAA stepped down.
Trust, integrity, and pride highlighted at IPAA National Summit
The Institute of Public Administration Australia’s National Summit brought together state and federal perspectives on crucial issues affecting today’s public service.
Trust is the secret sauce: Mark Webb, IPAA NSW president on building integrity
Mark Webb, president of IPAA NSW and chief executive of the Department of Parliamentary Services NSW talks relationship building, ethical inoculation, and putting trust at the heart of all public service work ahead of our IPAA National Summit on 26 September.
Honest and courageous conversations: What integrity means to Victorian Public Sector Commissioner Brigid Monagle
Ahead of the IPAA National Summit, Victorian Public Sector Commissioner Brigid Monagle talks about the essence of integrity, feeling pride in public service, and what to look forward to at the summit panel discussion on 26 September.
INSIGHTS, INSPIRATION, INTEGRITY: HEAR FROM NEW SOUTH WALES AUDITOR-GENERAL MARGARET CRAWFORD
Ahead of our Garran Oration on 18 August, this year’s speaker Margaret Crawford PSM talks about how past work has shaped her, acting with integrity, and more.
2022 Sam Richardson Award shortlist
From making governments fit for the future to the struggle to improve regulation, this year’s 2022 Sam Richardson Award contenders bring new insights and in-depth analysis of public sector issues.
In memory of Dr Damian West PSM
The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT is mourning the loss of Damian West PSM, who passed away on 24 July 2023.
PRESS RELEASE: Institute of Public Administration Australia committed to promoting integrity and trust in the public service in light of robodebt findings
Acknowledging the impact of the robodebt scheme, the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) will continue to work with the public sector to strengthen integrity and rebuild trust.
PROFESSOR RICHARD MULGAN FROM THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY WINS 2021 SAM RICHARDSON AWARD
The Institute of Public Administration Australia’s (IPAA) Sam Richardson Award for the most influential paper published in the Australian Journal of Public Administration in 2021 goes to Professor Richard Mulgan from ANU Crawford School of Public Policy for his paper ‘Regulating the post-employment of public officials: Australian experience in an international context’.