CLGP End-of-Year Student Reception
Description
Celebrate the end of the academic year with the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy.
Join students from across law, public policy, economics, regulation and public health to celebrate the end of the academic year at University House.
The evening will begin with a conversation about making the most of university – not only through academic results, but through the experiences, relationships and unexpected opportunities that can shape a fulfilling life and career, and the different ways you can contribute to public life.
ANU Chancellor Dr Gordon de Brouwer AO PSM FIPAA will be joined by ANU alumni Shannon Finch (Group General Counsel, Westpac) and Dr Lisa Conway (Assistant Secretary, Ending Gender-Based Violence, Office for Women, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet) for an engaging conversation about navigating career pathways after graduation.
Drawing on their experiences across public service, law and business, they will share reflections on their time at university, the paths their careers have taken and what they have learned along the way.
You’ll then have plenty of time to meet students from across the College and connect with staff and guests over canapés, drinks and live music in the newly refurbished Hall at University House.
Whether you’re new to ANU, approaching graduation or somewhere in between, this is a chance to come together as a College community, celebrate the year, make new connections and think about where your ANU experience might take you next.
Registrations are essential. Please RSVP by Friday 2 October.
Lineup
Dr Gordon de Brouwer AO PSM FIPAA - Chancellor, The Australian National University
An economist and experienced public sector leader with more than 40 years’ experience in public policy, governance and institutional leadership, Gordon served as Australian Public Service Commissioner from 2022 to 2026 and has held senior roles across the Australian Government, including as Secretary of the Department of the Environment and Energy and in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Australia. An ANU alumnus, Gordon completed his PhD in Economics at ANU in 1996.
Shannon Finch - Group General Counsel, Westpac
Shannon has nearly 30 years of legal experience across government, private practice and corporate leadership. Before joining Westpac, she held roles with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, Mallesons Stephen Jaques (now King & Wood Mallesons) and Jones Day. An ANU alumna, Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and remains a strong supporter of the ANU Law School and its community.
Dr Lisa Conway - Assistant Secretary, Ending Gender-Based Violence, Office for Women, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Lisa is a senior policy practitioner with more than 20 years’ experience in the Australian Public Service, with expertise in First Nations policy, public administration and social policy. She completed her PhD at the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy, where her research explored opportunities to strengthen the cultural capability of the Australian Public Service and improve policy effectiveness for First Nations peoples. Her research has been recognised for its contribution to public administration, including receiving the Australian Political Studies Association’s PhD Award.
Additional Information
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You can withdraw your registration any time by contacting marketing.CLGP@anu.edu.au.
FAQs
- What is the dress code?
Smart casual.
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