As President of the Queensland Branch of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), I wish to place on record the thanks of the Institute for your continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic in our State (and Nationally).
The global race to develop a vaccine against the COVID-19 virus is one of the most consequential public purpose endeavours in our lifetimes.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged organisations in unprecedented ways.
Talking right to information (RTI) with Queensland’s Information Commissioner Rachael Rangihaeata International Access to Information Day (IAI Day) on 28 September 2020 encourages communities and government around Australia and the world to come together and celebrate the importance of the right to access government-held information.
The political landscape across most Western democracies has never been more turbulent, particularly so in Australia during the last 10 years.
Public trust as a political resource is particularly important in times of coronavirus.
In partnership with Griffith University Policy Innovation Hub, IPAA Queensland’s webinar addressed a topic that is critical to the integrity of Australia’s democratic system – caretaker conventions.
We’re all in this together – Myths and realities of public purpose partnerships The coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp relief the importance of what many working in the public purpose sectors have known for years – that coming together and working collaboratively is essential for making a positive difference across our communities.
Public purpose partnerships – perspectives from the community and university sectors The coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp relief the importance of what many working in the public purpose sectors have known for years – that coming together and working collaboratively is essential for making a positive difference across our communities.
Public purpose work – the future in action The case studies show that public service can work differently, has worked differently.