2009 National Conference - Keynote Speakers

The 2009 National Conference discussed how the role of the Public Sector in Australia is as topical today as it has ever been. IPAA National's 2009 conference program offered a range of rare discussion opportunities on all issues currently facing the Public Sector.

The 2009 IPAA National Conference was one of the most informative and enlightening programs ever provided on the Changing Public Sector Climate.

The subthemes for the conference addressed a diverse range of topics appealing to everyone with an interest in the public sector. Highlights of the program included presentations from academics and practitioners offering both domestic and international perspectives.

Dr Keith Suter

Keynote Speaker

Dr Keith Suter is one of the world's great thinkers and communicators. A foremost speaker on global issues, as well as a highly regarded economic and social commentator, strategic planner, conference speaker, author and broadcaster.

Councillor Geoff Lake

Keynote Speaker

Geoff Lake has been a Councillor in the City of Monash since 2000.

Since that time he has worked hard to improve services and facilities in Glen Waverley and the wider City of Monash while keeping council rates as low as possible.

Professor Roel Bekker

Keynote Speaker

Professor Roel Bekker is a lawyer by training. He graduated in 1970 at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. He has had a long career in government, as civil servant in the ministry for Housing, Physical Planning and Environment before he became - in 1992 - partner of a private consultancy firm.

Right Honourable David Blunkett

Keynote Speaker

David Blunkett was elected as the Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside in 1987. However, his outstanding political career began in local government as a member of Sheffield City Council where he worked for eighteen years, seven of those years as Leader of the Council.