Special workshops
Special interactive workshops for investigators, factfinders and complaint handlers are now on offer for a limited time.
The workshops will be delivered on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, in Sydney, to increase knowledge, and provide new approaches, and perspectives for problem solving.
Practitioners and experts, including from the NSW ICAC, will facilitate in-person workshops at the Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, Sydney. Spaces are limited. It is recommended that you reserve your place early to ensure your registration.
Workshop program
Workshop
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Time
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Delivery
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Price
(AUD)
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Factfinder: An introduction into fact-finding investigations
Philippa Hook, Principal Lawyer, NSW ICAC
Leonie White, Senior Investigator, NSW ICAC
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Full-day
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$700
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Dispute resolution microskills for complaint handlers
Shiv Martin, accredited mediator, lawyer, conciliator, decision-maker and trainer
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Full-day
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$700
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Navigating psychosocial hazards in investigations: Safeguarding integrity and well-being
Sarah McAlister, Senior Manager, PKF Integrity Services
Sarah-Jane Jacques, PKF Integrity Services
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9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Half-day
morning
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$350
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Fundamentals of complaint handling
Don Sword, consultant and trainer
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9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Half-day
morning
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$350
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Open source intelligence (OSINT) fundamentals
Gavin Whalebone, Principal Intelligence Analyst, NSW ICAC
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1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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Half-day
afternoon
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$350
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Strategies for meeting the challenges of investigative report writing
Sanya Silver, Deputy Ombudsman, Investigations and Major Projects, NSW Ombudsman
Lesya Bryndzia, Investigation Report Editor, Victorian Ombudsman
Fiona Hudson, Senior Investigations Analyst, Victorian Ombudsman
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1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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Half-day
afternoon
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$350
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You may choose to register for two half-day workshops (one morning and one afternoon) for the price of a full-day workshop.
The workshops are offered in conjunction with the 14th National Investigations Symposium. (14 NIS) – delegates and non-delegates are welcome to register and participate.
For more information about the workshop outlines, learning outcomes, and the facilitators, visit the 14 NIS website.
The symposium is Australia’s leading forum for public sector investigators and complaint handlers. The 14 NIS is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney on 28 and 29 May 2025. You are invited to consider the program of speakers and register to attend.
The symposium is planned and hosted by the NSW ICAC, the NSW Ombudsman and the Institute of Public Administration of Australia, NSW.