The 2011 IPAA National Conference will be held in Hobart
on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 August 2011 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Practitioners and academics are invited to submit proposals for papers that focus on the key themes of the conference. The Conference organisers particularly encourage proposals that adopt a comparative perspective and address the implications of research and practice for public administration.

Drawing on a diverse range of local, national and international speakers, drawn from politics, academia, the media and the three levels of bureaucracy, the conference will consider key issues such as:

New modes of governance - Is minority government the new democracy? How does the public service need to work differently under minority government?  Are there implications for policy development and implementation? How are trade-offs and the politics of public expectations managed in this new political environment?

Decentralisation and regionalisation – Are local and regional issues the new drivers of government decision making? What are the challenges for policy makers and implementers in delivering programs and services informed by citizen experience and knowledge within local communities?  Are public servants ‘in touch’ with the coal face?  How do third parties exercise influence on decisions by minority governments?

Ethical leadership - Does  minority government strengthen the need for an independent, expert and impartial Public Service to play an 'honest broker' role?  What are the ethical challenges for the executive arm?  How does a minority government leader or an Independent navigate the ethical landmines associated with issues such as 'Cabinet-in-Confidence'?

Call for Abstracts opened Thursday 24 February 2011,  and have now closed. Authors will be notified of outcome by May 5 2011.

At the conclusion of the Conference, accepted papers will be published (with permission) on the IPAA Conference website www.ipaanationalconference.org.au Some papers may also be accepted for publication in the Australian Journal of Public Administration (AJPA) or Public Administration Today (PAT).

To discuss your proposal or for further information please contact:

Natasha Hardy 
National Conference Manager
Institute of Public Administration Australia
T + 61 7 3228 2821
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