The official launch of the Delivering Great Policy initiative, hosted by PM&C’s Delivering Great Policy team and the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), was held at Old Parliament House on the 8^th of November.

The sold out event which asked ‘How do we take policy advice from good to great?’ showcased the Delivering Great Policy approach which defines the four core elements required for delivering great policy advice:

• being clear on intent
• being well informed
• solutions are practical to implement
• advice is influential

Great policy advice should also be underpinned by the right foundations for readiness: culture, mindsets, skills and the right tools and processes.

The over 200 attendees from academia, the private sector and the APS were encouraged to provide feedback to help test and refine the approach.

Secretaries from across the APS were also on hand to share their insights around developing great policy advice and the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science promoted the APS Framework for Engagement and Participation in their special guest exhibit and masterclass.

You can find out more about Delivering Great Policy at the Policy Hub website.

APS Secretaries share their policy insights: Renée Leon PSM, Department of Human Services, Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM, IPAA National President, Dr Heather Smith PSM, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Frances Adamson, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mike Mrdak AO, Department of Communications and the Arts.