The CSA Annual Public Sector Update addresses increased accountability, transparency and integrity facing the public sector.

Almost 300 people attended the presentation by Elizabeth Proust AO and Peter Allen, Public Sector Standards Commissioner discuss their recent review of Victoria's integrity and anti-corruption systems.

Participants can immerse themselves in the Gain the Policy Edge program ‘in-residence’ at Queenscliff before returning to Melbourne for the simulation at Parliament House. This option is suitable for regionally-based participants and those seeking an opportunity for concentrated learning in a residential environment. The program in Queenscliff also features site visits joined by guest speakers from the local area.

After three successful years as Executive Director of IPAA Victoria, Dr Kathy Laster will resume her academic career.

Registrations for the 2010 IPAA National Conference in Adelaide 21-22 October are now open. The theme of the conference is Bringing it together: When and how to share responsibility to meet the big challenges. Topics include: 1) The global pressures for Governments to review and share responsibilities, 2) The new social media and its possibilities for social democracy and 3) Intergovernmental cooperation in practice – the response to the February 2009 Victorian bushfires.

You can now get fresh quick ideas about the challenges and successes of public administration delivered straight to your screen every day. Just start following IPAA Victoria on Twitter!

IPAA Victoria's new Strategic Plan for 2010-13 has been approved by the Institute's Board and is now available on our website.

The Inaugural IPAA Hypothetical on Wednesday 27 October sees Ben Richardson moderating a panel of twelve experts examining the contentious issue of urban growth and change. Reserve this date in your diary!

This new interactive Masterclass with Dr Shelley Bowen, Department of Health and Deakin University Victoria and Professor Elizabeth Waters, University of Melbourne explores a framework for navigating policy decision-making.

These annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements and practices of teams and individuals and are open to Commonwealth, State and Local Government and community sector organisations delivering government services in Victoria. Enter now.