IPAA ACT ANNUAL REPORT 2019–20 BUILD YOUR CONNECTIONS CHALLENGE YOUR THINKING OUR MISSION To promote excellence and professionalism in public administration. ABOUT US The Institute of Public Administration Australia (ACT) is a public company limited by guarantee. IPAA ACT is a non-profit and non- partisan organisation that works in partnership with the public sector, the private sector, academia and other institutions. IPAA ACT provides a platform for debate and discussion about improving and striving for excellence in public administration in Australia. CONTACT US Unit 4A, 16 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600 PO Box 4345 Kingston ACT 2603 02 6154 9800 www.act.ipaa.org.au [email protected] Institute of Public Administration Australia (ACT) Limited [IPAA ACT] ACN: 633 319 972 ABN: 24 656 727 375 2019–20 ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS CORPORATE MEMBERS 2019–20 2 CHAIR'S REPORT 3 CEO'S REPORT 4 IPAA ACT BOARD AND COUNCIL 6 COMMITTEES AND STAFFING 8 CORPORATE PARTNERS 10 PERFORMANCE IN 2019–20 11 Year in Review 12 Events and Attendance 14 Strategic Theme 1 16 Strategic Theme 2 18 Strategic Theme 3 20 Strategic Theme 4 22 Digital and Online Engagement 24 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2019–22 25 IPAA ACT: A YEAR IN PHOTOS 28 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 36 Financial Statements 37 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 60 2 2019–20 CORPORATE MEMBERS ACIL Allen Consulting Executive Intelligence Group ACT Government Fair Work Ombudsman Attorney-General's Department Food Standards Australia New Zealand Australian Bureau of Statistics Geoscience Australia Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Grains Research and Development Corporation Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity Grosvenor Management Consulting Australian Communications and Media Authority Holding Redlich Australian Electoral Commission Hudson Global Resources Australian Federal Police Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority Australian Financial Security Authority Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, UC Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Interaction Consulting Australian Maritime Safety Authority IP Australia Australian National Audit Office Maddocks Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority McInnes Wilson Lawyers Australian Public Service Commission McKinsey & Company Australian Research Council Murray–Darling Basin Authority Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority Parliament House Australian Taxation Office National Archives of Australia Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) National Blood Authority Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre National Disability Insurance Agency Boston Consulting Group National Gallery of Australia Callida Consulting National Health and Medical Research Council Clayton Utz National Indigenous Australians Agency Clean Energy Finance Corporation National Library of Australia Clean Energy Regulator National Museum of Australia Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions NGS Global Commonwealth Ombudsman Noetic Group CPSU Nous Group Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU Office of National Intelligence Defence Housing Australia Office of Parliamentary Counsel Deloitte Parliamentary Budget Office Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Parliamentary Library, DPS Department of Defence Planning, Performance and Evaluation, CSIRO Department of Education, Skills and Employment PricewaterhouseCoopers Department of Finance Productivity Commission Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Queensland University of Technology Department of Health Questacon Department of Home Affairs Reason Group Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Royal Australian Mint Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Safe Work Australia Development and Communications SAP Department of Social Services Services Australia Department of the House of Representatives Synergy Group Australia Pty Ltd Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet The Treasury Department of Veterans' Affairs Thinkplace Digital Transformation Agency UNSW School of Business Ernst & Young VISA 3 CHAIR'S REPORT directly impacted by COVID-19. This is most noticeable through the imposed physical distancing requirements which has limited IPAA’s ability to convene the usual program of events from March 2020. However, the Council and team have ensured that IPAA has adapted to the new operating environment, with a move to digital delivery for many of our events and services. Further detail on these measures is provided in the 'Year in Review’ Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, section of this report. this year was a very successful one for IPAA with continued growth across the organisation. Financial Report I would like to thank former President, Frances The audited financial statements for the year2019- Adamson, for her exceptional leadership of IPAA. 20 show an operating surplus of $22,671 resulting I was honoured to take on the role of Chair and in a retained net asset position of $704,946. The President this year, building on Frances’ fantastic strong cash position in the balance sheet gives the achievements. division a very healthy current ratio. The liabilities I would also like to thank Deputy President, include substantial memberships paid in advance Michael Manthorpe, for his outstanding support for the next three years. since I’ve been in the role of Chair and President, BellchambersBarrett conducted the audit for the particularly stepping in for me at short notice fourth year, and it is good to see another positive during recent times. financial report,as detailed on pages 36 to 55. Status Report Looking ahead to 2020–21, the organisation will continue to focus on maintaining a sustainable The period July to December saw over 6,400 financial position during an ongoing period of people attend IPAA events, a 20 per cent increase uncertainty. over the previous year and the largest audience for any six-month period on record. Thank you A highlight was the Address to the Australian Thank you to our members for your ongoing Public Service by the Prime Minister of Australia, support, we look forward to welcoming you to our the Hon Scott Morrison MP, which was also live- new suite of activities over the next year. streamed across the country. I am pleased IPAA None of our work would be possible without the can host events of this nature, to support the work commitment and support of the IPAA ACT Board of the public sector. Another notable highlight was and Council, committee members and other IPAA a conversation with the CEO of Microsoft, Satya advocates, along with the IPAA ACT team under Nadella, including a roundtable attended by many Drew Baker’s outstanding leadership. I'd like to of my Senior Executive colleagues. personally thank everyone for their contribution to Governance and COVID-19 the promotion of excellence and professionalism in public administration. Last year we elected a new Council for a two-year term, with the Board established at the first Council meeting. Our governance is working well, and we are well supported by our high-calibre Board and Council members from across the sector. Dr Steven Kennedy PSM As with many organisations, IPAA has been Chair and President 4 CEO’S REPORT A Responsive Business Model Like many other organisations, IPAA has rapidly transitioned to digital channels in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the IPAA office in Barton has been converted into a professional recording studio and key members of the IPAA team have been trained in the use of our new audiovisual equipment. The last twelve months has been a very memorable time for IPAA. The shift to digital has removed geographic boundaries between IPAA divisions across the As Steven has mentioned in his report, we state and territories, which has enabled shared enjoyed a strong start to the year, with a very content and resources. As outlined in the successful period from July to December. Chair's report, the significant increase in digital This demonstrates what a high-performing engagement has been impressive. organisation we have become, hosting a broad IPAA’s ‘Work with Purpose’ podcast has provided range of speakers which has included Ministers, a new platform for the discussion of issues Secretaries, agency heads, thought leaders and relevant to the sector, with many key leaders experts from inside and outside the APS. from across the public service sharing their Alongside this full event program, we continue experiences and insights. The podcast has been to deliver our successful capability and award exceptionally well received, and we have also programs. seen a record number of attendees joining our many live streamed events. We then experienced a turbulent period beginning in January, that included bushfires, Putting aside the challenges posed by the smoke, hailstorms and the COVID-19 pandemic. I pandemic, the strong level of engagement has am exceptionally proud of how IPAA responded clearly illustrated the value of delivering IPAA during this difficult time. events, programs and initiatives in new ways. IPAA ACT engagement and revenue growth from 2014-15 to 2019-20. 5 While digital delivery cannot replace the PSM, Frances Adamson and Dr Steven Kennedy networking and building of connections enabled PSM for their leadership of our Council. I would by face-to-face events, it will be a core part of also like to thank the IPAA Board and Council for IPAA’s program into the future. their ongoing support, and