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Q&A comes to PRIA 2012: What every corporate communicator needs to know about Government Relations

As a corporate communicator, do you understand the impact of your public relations strategies on your company’s political agenda? And vice versa – are you comfortable with how your company’s government relations strategy will play out in the media?

Within today’s 24-7 news cycle where news is breaking instantly online and beyond, there is little margin for error when it comes to media strategy, and this means that communications and government relations teams have to work together better and more closely than ever before.

Just as our industry needed to conquer the divide between PR and Marketing/Advertising, we examine Government Relations specifically as part of our toolkit, and look to understand how all the functions are intrinsically linked.

This “Q&A-style” panel event is for all communicators who want to gain an insight into how political media and government relations works, and how it can work for your campaigns and communications strategy.

The panel will consist of some of Australia’s leading experts from the fields of both government and corporate affairs, who will deliver relevant case studies and give you the opportunity to ask questions.

Speaking Panel

	Frank Topham, Manager, Government Affairs and Media, Caltex
	Duncan Bremner, Head of Stakeholder Relations, NBNCo (National Boradband Network)
	Jacquelynne Willcox. Senior Strategic Counsel, Head of Public Affairs, Weber Shandwick
	Stephen Loosley, Strategic Counsel with Minter Ellison, Lawyers
	Jason de Sousa, Senior Adviser to Premier O'Farrell
	Facilitator: Kristy McSweeney, Senior Adviser at CPR

Please be advised that the speaking panel is subject to change and is still in the development process.

Important Information
Please email Jacinta Karras with any questions you may have for our panellists regarding gaining insight into how political media and government relations works, and how it can work for your campaigns and communication strategy. We require all questions to be sent 48 hours before the event. You will have the chance to ask questions throughout the event by placing your hand up however there is no promise we will have time to get to you so it is best to pre prepare your questions and send them through. If you miss out on asking a question not to worry, our panellists will stay behind for 15 minutes.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 8 March, 2012
Time: 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start – 7:30pm
Please arrive before 6:00pm for security need to escort you to the Theatrette.
Where: Parliament House Theatrette, NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie Street Main Public Entrance. Guests will be escorted to the theatrette. Guests must register 1 day prior to event at the latest for security list.
Parking: Is not available at Parliament House. All parking in Sydney city is expensive. Sydney City Council car parks are located at Cook and Phillip Parks (access via Cathedral Street off St Marys Road)); and The Domain (access via St Marys Road). A privately operated car park is available at Sydney Hospital next door to Parliament House (access via Hospital Road).
Event cost: PRIA member $55 | PRIA non-member $65
Prices include GST, light refreshments, tea and coffee.

Please ensure you register with the attendees email address.

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