Public Policy Management in Parliamentary Democracy
Itinerary: 1stto 9thNovember 2023
| Wed 1Nov | Activity | Facilitator | Venue |
| 5.30am | 6 guests arrive in Perth
– SQ225 (Gupta) – OD153 (Mossang, Thongchi, Ronrang, Baku, Ali) |
Guests will be met by chauffeur from Rove Charters and driven to Curtin
Note: The Lead Passenger for the booking is Shri AgaabMossang |
Perth International Airport Terminal 1 |
| 3:00pm | Brief welcome to Curtin University | Professor Phillimore will meet Dr Prasad and other guests for a short introduction to Curtin | Foyer, Nesuto Curtin Perth Hotel, Bentley |
| 6.45pm | 3 guests arrive in Perth on QR900 | Guests will be met by chauffeur from Chauffeured Cars and driven to Curtin
Note: The Lead Passenger for the booking is Dr Diptadhi Mukherjee |
Perth International Airport Terminal 1 |
| Thu 2Nov | Activity | Facilitator | Venue |
| 9:15 | Group meeting | Professor Phillimore to meet group at Nesuto (foyer) and guide you to training room (Building 104). Tea and coffee will be available | Curtin University
Bldg. 104 Room 102 Bentley Campus |
| 9:30am | Welcome and Introduction, overview | Professor John Phillimore | |
| 9.45am | Module 1 | Professor Alan Fenna | |
| 10:30am | Morning tea | Catered | |
| 11:00am | Module 1 continues | Professor Alan Fenna | |
| 12:30pm | Lunch | Student choice of Curtin venues | |
| 1:30pm | Module 2 | Professor Alan Fenna | |
| 2:45om | Afternoon tea | ||
| 3:00pm | Module 2 continues | Professor Alan Fenna | |
| 4:00pm | Finish | ||
| 6:00pm | Dinner | Meet in Nesuto Foyer for mini-bus ride to restaurant (Prof Phillimore – driver) | Colaba Social Indian Restaurant, 892 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park |
| Fri 3Nov | Activity | Facilitator | Venue |
| 9:15am | Meet at Nesuto (foyer) for Travel to Parliament House | Prof Phillimore to drive mini-bus, meet Prof Fenna at Parliament House | Nesuto Hotel |
| 9:45am to 11:45am | Presentation and guide to Parliament, followed by morning tea | Scott Nalder, Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly &
Grant Hitchcock, Clerk Assistant of the Legislative Council |
Parliament House |
| 11.45am-1.00pm | Visit Kings Park for sightseeing and walk / bus ride and walk | Prof Phillimore | Kings Park |
| 1:00pm | Lunch | Prof Phillimore | Bayside Kitchen, Matilda Bay, Nedlands |
| 2:00pm | Voluntary excursion / scenic drive to Cottesloe Beach (bathers optional!) | Prof Phillimore | Cottesloe Beach |
| 4:00pm | Return to Curtin | Prof Phillimore | Nesuto |
| Sat 4 Nov | Activity | Suggested Activities | |
| Student Free Time
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Possible excursions and visits:
· The Pinnacles · Rottnest Island · Swan Valley wineries · Fremantle · Perth / Elizabeth Quay · Perth Zoo (South Perth) |
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| Sun 5 Nov | Activity | Suggested Activities | |
| Student Free Time
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Possible excursions and visits:
· The Pinnacles · Rottnest Island · Swan Valley wineries · Fremantle · Perth / Elizabeth Quay · Perth Zoo (South Perth) |
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| Mon 6 Nov | Activity | Facilitator | Venue |
| 9:00am | Module 3 | Professor Alan Fenna | Curtin University
Bldg. 104 Room 102 Bentley Campus |
| 10:30am | Morning tea | Catering | |
| 11:00am | Module 3 continues | Professor Alan Fenna | |
| 12:30pm | Lunch | Student choice of Curtin venues | |
| 1:30pm | Special guest presentation with Q&A | Catherine Fletcher, Information Commissioner of Western Australia | |
| 2:30 | Afternoon tea | ||
| 3:00pm | Special guest presentation with Q&A | Caroline Spencer, Auditor General of Western Australia | |
| 4:00pm | Finish | ||
| 4.00pm-4.30pm | (LGBRIMH delegates only)
Mental health discussion |
Professor David Lawrence, Professor of Mental Health, Curtin University | Prof Phillimore will walk LGBRIMH delegates to David’s office |
| Tue 7 Nov | Activity | Facilitator | Venue |
| 9:00am | Module 4 | Professor Alan Fenna | Curtin University
Bldg. 104 Room 102 |
| 10.30am | Mental health – consumer’s perspective | Ms Taryn Harvey, CEO, WA Association of Mental Health
(to be confirmed) |
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| 11:30am – 12.30pm | Special Event: Melbourne Cup Lunch | Catered
Meet staff from National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education |
Curtin University
Bldg. 103 Room 110 |
| 1:00pm | Excursion to WA Museum (mini-bus) | Professor John Phillimore | WA Museum BoolaBardip, Perth Cultural Centre |
| 3:30pm | Return to Curtin | ||
| 4:00pm | Finish | ||
| Wed 8 Nov | Activity | Facilitator | Venue |
| 9:00am | Module 5 | Professor Alan Fenna | Curtin University
Bldg. 104 Room 102 Bentley Campus |
| 9:30am | Mental Health Policy | Sophie Davison, Chief Health Officer, Mental Health, WA Mental Health Commission | |
| 10.30am | Morning Tea | Catering | |
| 11.00am | Module 5 continues | Professor Alan Fenna | |
| 12:30pm | Lunch | Student choice of Curtin venues | |
| 1:30pm | Presentations | Indian delegates | |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon tea | ||
| 3:30pm | Conclusion and Certificates awarded | Prof Phillimore and Prof Fenna | |
| 4:00pm | Finish | ||
| Thur 9 Nov | Activity | Facilitator | Venue |
| Various times | Visitors checkout from Nesuto and depart for Perth airport | Curtin to arrange transport | Depart from Nesuto |
Modules
Module 1
The Australian System of Government
- The Federal System
- Parliamentary Democracy and Cabinet Government
- The Executive and the Public Service
- Accountability Agencies and Mechanisms
Module 2
The Purpose and Tools of Public Policy
- The role of govt in a market economy
- Market failure
- Redistribution
- Policy Instruments
Module 3
Policy Processes: initiation and development
- The policy cycle
- Problem definition
- Policy Analysis
- Role of expertise
- Evidence-based policy making
- Cost/benefit analysis
Module 4
Shaping Public Policy
- Ideology and public policy
- Interest Groups
- Advocacy and Lobbying
Module 5
Policy Processes: delivery
- Challenges of implementation
- Program evaluation
- Policy evaluation — success and failure
Participant List
| SI No. | Name | Designation | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Shri Agaab Mossang | Joint Secretary | Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 02 | Shri Pema Norbu Thongchi | Deputy Secretary | Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 03 | Shri Longman Ronrang | Deputy Secretary | Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 04 | Shri Raj Kumar Gupta | Under Secretary | Department of Sports | New Delhi |
| 05 | Shri Ali Sheikh | Under Secretary | Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 06 | Shri Baku Pura | Finance & Account Officer | Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Secretariat | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| 07 | Dr. Vikas | Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology | LGBRIMH | Tezpur, Assam |
| 08 | Dr. Diptadhi Mukherjee | Assistant Professor, Psychiatry | LGBRIMH | Tezpur, Assam |
| 09 | Dr. Elamurugu Manickam | Assistant Professor, Psychiatric Social Work | LGBRIMH | Tezpur, Assam |
