2017 Solomon Lecture

Mr Kerry O’Brien, one of Australia’s most distinguished and respected journalists, will be delivering this year’s lecture and will draw on the 30th anniversary of the Fitzgerald Inquiry as an opportunity to revisit some of the lessons learnt over the past three decades around open government, including the media’s role.

Openness, transparency and accountability, can at times, test any government but the benefits and community expectations are indisputable. Government media relations are vital as it sits at the interface between the executive and journalism, two of the fundamental institutions in a modern democratic society.

The event’s Master of Ceremonies will be well known journalist and media personality, Ms Madonna King. Ms King will also lead a panel discussion involving Mr Kerry O’Brien, Dr David Solomon AM, Professor Peter Coaldrake and Ms Alison Sandy.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Email: events@oic.qld.gov.au

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes. You can transfer your registration/ticket to a colleague within your organisation, agency or place of work.

Will the event be filmed or photographed?
Yes. An event videographer and photographer will primarily be taking video and photos of the speakers but this might extend to include some guests or attendees. Media representatives might also attend and capture similar images. These images might be used for promotional purposes.

Is The Edge an accessible building?
Yes, The Edge has external lift access from the ground floor and parking area to Level 1 entrance. There is an internal lift at The Edge for access to all levels and disabled bathrooms are located on both Level 0 and Level 1.