The Premier's Department, Public Sector Management Office (PSMO) will be presenting a briefing session on developments and emerging issues impacting on public sector organisations.

Attached is the agenda for the briefing session.

The briefing session will be held on 6 February 2001. Registration will be from 8:45am. The session will commence at 9:00am and close at approximately 12:30pm. It will be held in the Reception Room, Level 41, Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney.

It would be appreciated if you could advise Merryll Hillan on telephone number 9228 3572 of your nominated officers' attendance by 31 January 2001.

Suggestions for topics to be considered during the general discussion at this briefing session, proposed topics for future briefing sessions, or feedback would be appreciated. Please provide these suggestions or direct any enquiries concerning the briefing session to Raymond Ng on telephone number 9228 5176.

R. Kruk
Acting Director-General

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PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT OFFICE BRIEFING

MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS AND EMERGING ISSUES

Tuesday 6 February 2001

8:45 am to 12:30 pm
Level 41 Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place

Registration 
 
Welcome and Introduction 

1. The Memorandum of Understanding re Salaries
   • Progress
   • Reporting procedures
   • Productivity measures
2. Key Sector Wide Initiatives and Reforms
3. Agency Level Initiatives and Reforms
4. Case Studies
5. Morning tea
6. Aboriginal Employment Initiatives
7. Working with Children Check and implications for public sector agencies
8. Public Sector Awards - Case studies
9. Workforce Profile 

General Discussions/ Questions 
 
Summary and Conclusion