ABSTRACTS

National Investigations Symposium 2027


Explore the ideas, real world investigations and practical insights shaping this year's Symposium.

Select a session to discover its speakers and presentations across the three concurrent streams.

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY 2 JUNE 2027

Opening Plenary: 9:00am - 10:30am

SYMPOSIUM DINNER

SPEAKER: Geoffrey Watson

Director, Centre for Public Integrity

Geoffrey Watson SC is a Director of the Centre for Public Integrity, an independent organisation dedicated to promoting integrity in government and strengthening Australia's anti-corruption framework. He is one of Australia's most respected barristers, with extensive experience in public inquiries, corruption investigations and integrity matters. He has appeared as counsel assisting in several major public inquiries, including investigations into allegations of corruption involving NSW politicians and police misconduct. Geoffrey has advised federal, state and territory governments and parliamentarians on integrity and governance issues and has represented government agencies and major organisations across Australia and internationally.

DAY 2: THURSDAY 3 JUNE 2027

Opening Plenary: 9:00am - 10:00am

CLOSING PLENARY: PANEL DISCUSSION

Why tell a journalist? Trust, disclosure and the public interest


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The NIS is a joint initiative of the NSW ICAC, the NSW Ombudsman and IPAA NSW

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