2016 IPAA WA Public Sector Research Day

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On the 1st of September 2016, IPAA WA proudly launched a new event to showcase public sector related research in Western Australia.

The inaugural IPAA WA Public Sector Research Day featured presentations which explored one of the three themes below.

The Research Day provided the opportunity to hear about the exciting research being conducted across the public sector. The day also provided a great platform for WA public sector networking, learning through collaboration, sharing of ideas and stimulating discussions.

Themes

Theory to delivery – converting academic research into government policy and service delivery
Collaborative democracy – citizen engagement in government decision making
Pride and professionalism in the public service

Presentations

There was four sessions, each with 3-4 papers presented, followed by a Q & A session and general discussion. Click the links below to view the abstract and full paper for each presentation topic.

9.30am to 10.45am	Session 1: Theory to delivery
	It’s time for recognition: A multiple streams analysis of the policy journey to recognition of Indigenous peoples in the Constitution.	Abstract	Paper
	Public finance oversight in the Western Australian Parliament	Abstract
	Three Simple Ideas to Improve Schooling	Abstract
11:00am to 12:15pm	Session 2 – Collaborative democracy
	Utilising evaluation results and tools to engage with communities in regional Western Australia	Abstract	Paper
	Public value management: A case study of transitional change in disability sector reform in Western Australia	Abstract	Paper
	Recommendations by independent investigatory bodies – An irritant or a key driver of improvement?	Abstract
1:00pm to 2:15pm	Session 3 – Pride and professionalism
	Do government organisations keep your information safe and secure?	Abstract	Paper
	When too much hurts: Working extra hours in the Australian Public Service	Abstract
	From Clash to Collaborate, Open Floor Leading!	Abstract	Paper
2:30pm to 3:45pm	Session 4
	Capturing the value from engagement	Abstract
	A new direction for developing road safety campaigns in Western Australia	Abstract	Paper
	Effects of “Cool Japan Policy” and “Visit Japan Campaign” to the regional economy in Japan	Abstract	Paper