Join a network of leaders for presentations and panels to discuss all aspects of public sector capability. Speakers include:

Katy Gallagher, Federal Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service
As a lifelong Canberra local, Minister Gallagher entered politics in 2001 in a bid to boost women’s representation in the ACT Legislative Assembly. Since then, she has dedicated her career to public life and delivering future-focused policies. The range of portfolios Minister Gallagher holds makes her uniquely placed to lead the Albanese government’s effort to rebuild the public service’s capability after almost a decade of outsourcing and underfunding.
David Hazlehurst, CEO, Services Australia
David Hazlehurst became CEO of Australia in January 2024 bringing expertise in customer centred digital services, programme delivery, whole of government stakeholder partnerships, and a career spanning Senior roles in social and economic portfolios across the Australia Public Service. Prior to leading Services Australia, David was Head of Secretariat for 2 essential reviews for the government: the National Disability Insurance Scheme Review and the myGov user audit, helping to advise on and design the future of these essential Australian government services.
Jody Broun, CEO, National Indigenous Australians Agency
Jody Broun is an Yinjibarndi woman from the Pilbara in Western Australia, who has maintained strong connections to country, community and culture throughout her life. Jody is passionate about social justice, community led co-design, and making a difference through changing the way government does business with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders. In February 2022, Jody was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. Over the past 30 years Jody has held various senior positions in the government and not-for-profit sectors including Chief Executive of the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO).
Subho Banerjee, Deputy Commissioner, Head of APS Academy and Capability
Dr Subho Banerjee is the Deputy Commissioner, Head of APS Academy and Capability at the Australian Public Service Commission. He has previously held Deputy Secretary roles in the Education, Industry and Climate Change portfolios, focusing on vocational education and skills, science and climate change adaptation and negotiations. He has also been responsible for finance, human resources and governance functions in a number of departments, as well as contributing to whole-of-APS efforts on public service reform and Indigenous employment.

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