Invitation to attend

We are pleased to extend an invitation to attend the 2026 CPA Australia and Pacific Regional Conference.

Set in the historic and welcoming city of Hobart, the Conference will provide a collegial environment for thoughtful dialogue and shared learning among parliamentary counterparts.

The Conference will be held over three days, from Tuesday 10 November to Thursday 12 November 2026, at the RACV Hobart Hotel.

Under the theme, Parliaments of the Future: Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, the program will explore the evolving responsibilities and opportunities facing legislatures across Australia and the Pacific, including the role of statutory bodies and parliamentary frameworks in supporting integrity, the impact of innovation and emerging technologies on parliamentary work, and reforms to improve accessibility and strengthen electoral inclusivity and representation across diverse communities.

We look forward to welcoming you to Tasmania for what promises to be a valuable and engaging gathering of parliamentary leaders and practitioners from across the region.

For any enquiries, please contact the conference organisers’ at mail@conferencedesign.com.au.

Warm regards,

Hon. Craig Farrell MLC
President of the Legislative Council 		Hon. Jacquie Petrusma MP
Speaker of the House of Assembly 		Hon. Ruth Forrest MLC
CPA Tasmania Branch President

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Important Dates

  • Registration and Abstract Submission Open
    29 May 2026
  • Registration and Abstract Submission Close
    31 July 2026
  • Program Launch
    10 September 2026
  • Conference Welcome Reception
    9 November 2026
  • Conference Opening
    10 November 2026
  • Conference Closing
    11 November 2026
  • Post-Conference Tours
    12 November 2026

Conference Venue

RACV Hobart Hotel
154-156 Collins St
Hobart TAS 7000

RACV Hobart Hotel

Program

Monday, 9 November 2026

06:00 pm Welcome Reception
Stables, RACV Hobart Hotel

Day One – Tuesday, November 10 2026

08:00 am Registration Open
RACV Hobart Hotel
09:00 am Welcome to Country
09:10 am Election of Chair and Deputy Chair
09:20 am Official Opening
09:30 am How Cyberbullying and Deepfakes Affect Politicians
Associate Professor Marilyn Bromberg, University of Western Australia
10:30 am Morning Tea
11:00 am Minor Parties and Independents as Key Integrity Actors
Hon. Meg Webb MLC, Member for Nelson, Parliament of Tasmania
Dr Catherine Williams, Executive Director, Centre for Public Integrity
12:00 pm CPA HQ Update
Jarvis Matiya, Deputy Secretary-General, CPA HQ Secretariat
12:30 pm Lunch
01:30 pm How the Crossbench Can Influence Parliamentary Integrity
Helen Burnet MP, Chair of Committees & Member for Clark, Parliament of Tasmania
02:00 pm Accountability and Transparency in Practice: Comparative Lessons for Commonwealth Parliaments, with a Focus on the Tasmanian Experience
Hon. Cassy O’Connor MLC, Member for Hobart, Parliament of Tasmania
02:30 pm Good Governance and Integrity in a Post-Conflict Bougainville
Hon. Justin Borgia, Member for South Nasioi, Parliament of Bougainville
Peter Topura, Clerk of the House of Representatives, Parliament of Bougainville
03:00 pm Afternoon Tea
03:30 pm Integrity and Oversight Bodies – Panel Discussion
Dr Grant Davies, Ombudsman, Ombudsman Tasmania
Ellen McKenzie CEO, Integrity Commission Tasmania
Martin Thompson, Auditor-General, Audit Tasmania
04:15 pm Safety, Inclusion and the Digital Public Square
Kim Chandler McDonald, Global Vice President, Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN).
05:00 pm Conference Day One Concludes – Free time
05:40 pm Delegates meet at Parliament House
06:00 pm Tour of Parliament House
Visitor and Engagement Services, Parliament of Tasmania
06:30 pm Conference Dinner
Parliament House, Parliament of Tasmania

Day Two – Wednesday, 11 November 2026

08:30 am Parliament Act 2025
Dr David Wilson, Clerk of the House of Representatives, Parliament of New Zealand
09:00 am How Does the Media Interact with Our Parliaments?
Hon. Luke Edmunds MLC, Member for Pembroke, Parliament of Tasmania
09:30 am Depart Venue & Travel to the Cenotaph
10:00 am Arrive at Cenotaph
10:30 am – 11:15 am Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph
11:30 am Return to RACV
12:00 pm The Importance of Electoral Inclusivity and Diversity
Senator the Hon. Sue Lines, President of the Senate, Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia
Ms Anne Urquhart MP, Member for Braddon, Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia
12:45 pm Lunch
01:30 pm The Role of Commissioners – Panel Discussion
Dr Catherine Whitington, Tasmanian Disability Commissioner
Sally Sievers, Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner
02:15 pm Accessibility in the Parliament of New Zealand
Stew Sexton, Senior Accessibility Advisor, Parliament of New Zealand
03:00 pm Afternoon Tea
03:30 pm Innovation in Gender-Responsive Law Making: The Promise of the Gender Legislative Index
Professor Ramona Vijeyarasa, University of Technology
04:15 pm Safeguarding Integrity and Trust in the Public Sector through the Governance of Innovation
Jose-Miguel Bello y Villarino, University of Sydney
05:00 pm – 05:15 pm Conference Formal Close
05:30 pm Depart venue & Travel to Government House
06:00 pm Closing Ceremony
Government House, Hobart

Thursday, 12 November 2026

TOUR 1 – Cancelled

TOUR 2

09:30 | Depart Conference Venue, walking to Brooke st Pier
10:15 – 10:45 | MONA ROMA Ferry
11:00 – 12:30 | MONA Museum
12:45 – 13:15 | Return on MONA ROMA Ferry
13:15 | Lunch at Waterline Restaurant

 

Post-Conference Tours

Thursday 12 November

Explore some of Hobart’s highlights through our optional post-conference tours. With two half-day experiences to choose from, these tours offer the perfect opportunity to experience the region’s natural beauty, local culture and unique attractions following the conclusion of the Conference.

Tour Two

  • Travel on the MONA Ferry up the Derwent River.
  • Entrance into the MONA Museum.
  • Return to Salamanca on the MONA Ferry for lunch.
MONA ROMA

Tour One – Cancelled

Registration

Registrations are now closed. Please email mail@conferencedesign.com.au for any enquiries.

Payments, Currency and GST

Payments can be made securely with a credit card or by EFT within 7 days of registering. All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars (AUD$) and include GST, unless otherwise stated.

Confirmation and Tax Invoice

You will be sent a confirmation email with a PDF Tax Invoice when you complete a booking. Please check your email is entered correctly on the booking form and check your junk mail folder.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions apply to all registrations. CLICK HERE to view the terms and conditions.

Full Registration STANDARD
Conference Registration – Delegate $500
Conference Registration – Observer $650
Post Conference Touring STANDARD
Tour One  $160
Tour Two $160

Full Conference Registration entitles all delegates to the following:

  • Attendance to all conference sessions.
  • Daily Catering: Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea.
  • Attendance at the Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner.

Accommodation

Bookings at the following hotels can be made via the links below. Please note rooms are subject to availability; we encourage you to confirm your accommodation booking early.

RACV

RACV Hobart Hotel (Conference Venue)
Level 1/154-156 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000

Quote CPA Tasmania when booking to receive a 15% discount on best available rates.

Call +61 3 6270 8600 to book

Ibis Styles

Ibis Styles Hobart
173 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000

Book before 9 October to receive the following conference rates.

Click here to book

Rooms:

  • Standard Queen Room
  • Standard Twin Room

Rates:

  • $199 per room per night – room only
  • $224 per room per night – breakfast for one included
  • $249 per room per night – breakfast for two included

Cancellation:   

For no shows on arrival or cancellation within 30 days of the conference dates, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.

Crown Plaza

Crown Plaza Hobart 
110 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000

Click here to book

Rooms:

  • ROH Guestrooms

Rates:

  • $450 per room per night

Cancellation:   

For no shows on arrival or cancellation within 45 days of the conference dates, a 100% cancellation fee will apply.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hobart 
179 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000

Click here to book

Rooms:

  • Various

Rates:

  • 15% discount of best available rate

Cancellation:   

There is a credit card required for this reservation. Free cancellation before 11:59 PM local hotel time on 06 Nov 2026.

Presenter Information

Thank you for your interest in presenting a paper at the 2026 CPA Conference. Presentation submissions are now closed.

We welcome abstract submissions aligned with the conference theme, Parliaments of the Future: Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion. To support your submission, a list of suggested topics is provided below. Branches are also invited to advise the Conference Secretariat of any additional topics they would like considered under the theme for inclusion in the program.

Conference Theme: Parliaments of the Future: Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion

Integrity, innovation and inclusion are fundamental components of a healthy democracy.  This theme has been selected to give participants an opportunity to explore and reflect on public trust in democratic institutions, advancements in technology, and the importance of accessibility and diversity

Integrity

  • The role of statutory bodies and the relationship between them and parliamentarians in maintaining integrity
  • The role of parliamentarians in modelling integrity to their constituents
  • The responsibility of being accountable and transparent in decision-making
  • Codes of Conduct for Members and independent complaints mechanisms

Innovation

  • The rise in new technologies that improve efficiencies in parliamentary procedure
  • The risk of misinformation and digital threats that spread through social media
  • How to be safe in a global digital society

Inclusion

  • Reform to improve the accessibility of parliamentary democracies for people with disability
  • The importance of electoral inclusivity and diversity
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