# Event Details - **Event Name**: Trust, Timing and Influence: Getting Government Relations Right - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+08:00) - **Event Description**: Join IABC WA and SEC Newgate for an exclusive panel discussion taking you behind the scenes of government decision-making.About this EventWhether you’re advising executives, managing stakeholders, navigating complex issues or seeking to influence policy, understanding how government makes decisions is an essential skill for today’s communication professional.Hear from three highly experienced WA leaders who have seen government relations from very different sides of the table.Bill Johnston brings extensive first-hand experience from inside government, having served 16 years in the WA Parliament and seven years as a Minister across major portfolios including Energy, Mines and Petroleum and Industrial Relations.Karen Brown has worked at the highest levels of politics, media and business. Her career has included senior State and Federal political advisory roles and serving as Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Government in the Senate, as well as senior editorial positions at The West Australian and The Australian.Bruce Campbell-Fraser, Partner, Communications at SEC Newgate, has advised WA Premiers and State and Federal Ministers and held senior government relations and public affairs roles across organisations including Water Corporation and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA.Together, they’ll take you behind the scenes of government decision-making to explore what effective engagement really looks like.Through candid conversation and real-world examples, the panel will discuss:how Cabinet, Ministers’ offices and government departments operatewhere and how government decisions are influencedwhat builds trust and credibility with Ministers, advisers and departments why timing can be just as important as the messagewhat government needs from organisations seeking to engagethe role communication professionals can play in shaping stronger relationshipscommon mistakes that can undermine government engagementhow to navigate complex, sensitive or high-stakes issueswhat successful government relations looks like over the long term.This is not Government Relations 101.It’s an opportunity to hear directly from people who have sat around the Cabinet table, worked inside political offices, advised Premiers and Ministers, shaped public narratives and helped organisations navigate government. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/perth/trust-timing-and-influence-getting-government-relations-right/100001997439142244 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Mark, State Buildings - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.78, max: 80.72, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Perth - **state**: WA - **country**: Australia - **location**: The Mark, State Buildings - **lat**: -31.9557309 - **long**: 115.8597617 - **full address**: The Mark, State Buildings, St Georges Terrace & Barrack St, Perth, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Trust, Timing and Influence: Getting Government Relations Right - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1199c6eabebac86858dfd2576cb991e736c3b149d3ea284d7447dc68367108c7-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786640075 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Trust, Timing and Influence: Getting Government Relations Right being held? - **A:** Trust, Timing and Influence: Getting Government Relations Right takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Mark, State Buildings, St Georges Terrace & Barrack St, Perth, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Trust, Timing and Influence: Getting Government Relations Right? - **A:** Trust, Timing and Influence: Getting Government Relations Right is organized by International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Western Australia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Trust, Timing and Influence: Getting Government Relations Right is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Perth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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