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NRCoP National Conference 2023
Regulatory hindsight, foresight & insight
Price
See below for more information
Location
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Hotel and Virtual
Duration
2 days
Dates
21 September 2023 - 22 September 2023
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Overview
The NRCoP National Regulators Conference 2023: Regulatory hindsight, foresight and insight took place on 21-22 September at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne.
The 2023 conference was delivered in-person, with a virtual option giving access to morning plenary sessions, and a conference dinner on the evening of 21 September.
Coming together as a community of practice has long been an important activity for NRCoP and we are delighted that we were able to resume the strong tradition of National Conferences!
We are very pleased to announce the conference resources and recorded sessions are now available to view by clicking here.
NRCoP will be holding the next national conference in 2025. Details to be released in due time. Keep an eye out!
Professor Malcolm Sparrow will provide the Conference Keynote Address. With over 20 years’ experience of working with and inspiring members of NRCoP, Professor Sparrow will take this opportunity to look ahead and examine how we can prepare ourselves for the challenges facing regulators in the next 5-10 years.
Conference sessions, led by regulatory practitioners and academics, include:
- Regulatory failure and remediation
- The role of investigative journalism in shaping regulatory reform
- Frank and fearless advice for regulators wishing to work with Indigenous communities
- Putting the ‘public’ and the ‘value’ back into public value regulation
- Exploring ‘near misses’: Reflecting on past behaviours as a way of improving regulatory practice
- Regulating behind closed doors: Making the invisible visible
- Regulatory levers and tools.
The program will provide a mix of inspirational speakers and interactive activities, providing you with a range of opportunities to hear new ideas, contribute views and network with your regulatory peers.
The Conference Dinner (optional) was held on the evening of Thursday 21 September 2023 from 7pm to 10pm.
Once registered for the Conference, you will receive an auto acknowledgement that you are registered to attend. Prior to the Conference commencement you will receive access to a central Attendee Hub (Event app) providing key Conference information including program schedule, speakers, conference resources and enabling you to interact with session content, speakers, and other Conference attendees.
For a more detailed look at the proposed program, click here.
For more information on pricing and conditions please read our conference FAQs.
Registrations are now closed.
In keeping with the NRCoP ethos of returning value to our community, places at the conference are provided at a discounted rate for our corporate members. Find out if your organisation is a corporate member of NRCoP here.
Event details and pricing
Conference dates: 21 – 22 September 2023
Duration: 2 days
Location: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Hotel
Cost (AUD excl. GST):
- In-person Corporate Member of NRCoP: $950
- In-person General Admission: $1250
- Virtual Corporate Member of NRCoP: $250
- Virtual General Admission: $350
- In-person University Academic/Student: $950
- Virtual University Academic/Student: $250
- Optional Conference Dinner: $150 (spaces limited)
*** Virtual admission will provide you with access to the live streamed morning plenary sessions***
Read our Terms and Conditions here.
All media enquiries:
Ben Ruse – Media Advisor
e: b.ruse@anzsog.edu.au
m: 0437 971 291
Conference Program – Thursday 21 September to Friday 22 September
Once registered for the Conference, you will receive an auto acknowledgement that you are registered to attend. Prior to the Conference commencement you will receive access to a central Attendee Hub (Event app) providing key Conference information including program schedule, speakers, conference resources and enabling you to interact with session content, speakers, and other Conference attendees.
Program Day One - Thursday 21 September 2023
Opening plenary (Livestream)
- Welcome to Country
- Opening Remarks: Maria Katsonis
Session one: Panel Session (Livestream)
What I wish I knew on my first day
- Maria Katsonis (Facilitator)
- Rose Webb
- Simon Corden
- Tricia Stroud
- Robert Hortle
Session two: Panel Session (Livestream)
Regulatory failure and remediation
- Bronwyn Weir
- Grant Barnes
- Natasha Mann
- Tracy Mackey (Facilitator)
Morning Tea (11:30am – 12:00pm AEST)
Session three: Keynote (Livestream)
The role of investigative journalism in shaping regulatory reform
- Professor Allan Fels AO (Facilitator)
- Keynote Speaker: Adele Ferguson
Lunch (1:00pm – 2:00pm AEST)
Session four: Workshops (In-person attendees only)
(Participants to select one workshop to attend)
Workshop one:
Frank and fearless advice for regulators wishing to work with Indigenous communities
- Donnella Mills
- Ian Hamm
- Zack Haddock (Facilitator)
Workshop two:
Strengthening the value in public value regulation
- Professor Michael Mintrom
- Dr Christopher Walker
Workshop three:
Adapting the ‘near miss’ framework for your regulatory agency
- Jodi Goodall
- Penny Renc (Facilitator)
Afternoon Tea (3:15pm – 3:45pm AEST)
Session five: Workshops (In-person attendees only)
(Participants to select one workshop to attend)
Workshop one:
Regulatory levers and tools
- Dr Grant Pink
- Paul Stevens
Workshop two:
Supporting agency engagement with First Nations communities
- Nathan Boyle
- Jolene Couzens
- Teena Forrest Benavides
- Darren Smith
- Dr. Lorraine Cherney (Facilitator)
Workshop three:
What is the cost of a social licence?
- Professor Fiona Haines
- Rowena Park
Conference Networking Reception (5:00pm – 6:30pm AEST)
Conference Dinner (7:00pm – 10:00pm AEST)
Day Two – Friday 22 September 2023
Session one: Panel Session (Livestream)
Exploring ‘near misses’ reflecting on past behaviours as a way of improving regulatory practice. Lessons for all regulators.
- Dr Christopher Walker (Facilitator)
- Dr Jonathan Aleck
- Jane Eldridge
- Jodi Goodall
Session two: Keynote (Livestream)
- Rose Webb (Facilitator)
- Keynote Speaker: Professor Malcolm Sparrow
Morning Tea (11:30am – 12:00pm AEST)
Session three: Panel Session (Livestream)
Regulating behind closed doors: making the invisible visible
- Maria Katsonis (Facilitator)
- Professor John Braithwaite
- Professor Valerie Braithwaite
- Meena Singh
- Simon Katterl
Lunch (1:15pm – 2:00pm AEST)
Session four: Fireside Chat (In-person attendees only)
(Participants to select one workshop to attend)
Fireside Chat one:
Regulating behind closed doors
- Jarrod Cowley-Grimmond (Facilitator)
- Professor John Braithwaite
- Professor Valerie Braithwaite
Fireside Chat two:
Indigenous Governance, Voice and Treaty
- Professor Veronica Taylor (Facilitator)
- Tricia Stroud
- Dion Creek
Fireside Chat three:
Are our regulators up to the task?
- Adam Fennessy PSM (Facilitator)
- Graeme Samuel AC
- Sarah Court
Afternoon Tea (2:45pm – 3:00pm AEST) – Collect and move to plenary
Session five: Plenary Fireside Chat
Leadership & Ethical challenges
- Professor Allan Fels AO (Facilitator)
- Professor Malcolm Sparrow
- Christine Nixon AO APM
Closing Session: Plenary Fireside Chat
Closing remarks
- Rose Webb
- Dr. Marion Frere