The brilliant, the crazy and the absolutely scary- working with the Hill

How can we learn the best way to successful engagement with Ministerial offices? In this plenary session Kerri Hartland, Rachael Thompson and Lyndel Hopkins share insights and stories from decades of working with both Ministers and their staffers. Discussion flow from practical tips on how to set yourself and your work up for success, to reflections on the importance of knowing the people and what is happening in their world, understanding the dynamics, and recognising the politics in play. Most importantly the panel will provide guidance on managing expectations—because things rarely go to plan… and that’s OK.

ACT Legal Practitioners CPD: 1 point
(Core Area 3 – Professional skills)

Presenters:

Kerri Hartland 
Principal Advisor,
National Lead – Transformation

Rachael Thompson
Chief of Staff, to Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate; Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs

Lyndel Hopkins 
Senior Advisor

Phil Chloewick
Special Advisor (moderator)