Free and Frank Policy Advice Presentation (FINAL)

Free and Frank Policy Advice

Proudly presented by Matthew Zhong EECA Government Relations Advisor

https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwish6z5073PAhUCpJQKHZOlBrgQjRwIBw&url=https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/visit/&bvm=bv.134495766,d.dGo&psig=AFQjCNFXBXhZCvDc9Whv2y70W067Vo8myw&ust=1475550430159125

What is free and frank advice?

o Speaking openly and honestly

o An opinion on the future that identifies the risks and opportunities from implementing policy options

o “Advice given to Ministers must be honest, impartial, and comprehensive.”

o Advice must reflect government priorities

Section 32(1)(c)

The chief executive is responsible for the stewardship of the department agency, including for

its capacity to offer free and frank advice to successive governments

State Sector Act 1988

http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjZxoji1r_PAhWIpZQKHapfDikQjRwIBw&url=http://www.ssc.govt.nz/bps-initiatives-spotlight&bvm=bv.134495766,d.dGo&psig=AFQjCNG39KDTNQs56CeIpGW4kCl1o3YqVg&ust=1475619927885260

Supports responsible and accountable government

Matthew Palmer (QC) said it is “systematically and constitutionally valuable.”

Protects decision-makers Prevents “terrible ideas”

Policy stewardship

Why is free and frank advice important?

http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjr3a-O1r_PAhXGVZQKHXCSA0UQjRwIBw&url=http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/303716/tpp-passes-first-parliament-reading&psig=AFQjCNHtEP3PF14zMpf45DrnMZvqNlcFKQ&ust=1475619729135962

The Challenges

The Dardanelles Commission

https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiW_aex2sfPAhVCj5QKHb_NA78QjRwIBw&url=https://www.pinterest.com/petertaliangis/anzac-day/&bvm=bv.135258522,d.dGo&psig=AFQjCNFesUjk3oIO9ggeyup_yIQw5giILQ&ust=1475895778059081

http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi_uPaQ2MfPAhVGnZQKHXsnBDcQjRwIBw&url=http://www.historicalfirearms.info/post/117371214730/the-gallipoli-campaign-the-25th-april-marks-the&bvm=bv.135258522,d.dGo&psig=AFQjCNFGCG9yNvi-4-Ppu_ogq_FFZ40dSA&ust=1475895170377105

Prime Minister Tony Abbott tabling the Royal Commission’s report, which was critical of the Rudd Government’s handling of the insulation programme

http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiA68K5oL3PAhUBtJQKHb2yB3AQjRwIBw&url=http://www.homeinsulationroyalcommission.gov.au/&bvm=bv.134495766,d.dGo&psig=AFQjCNHQQ_D9ML8yPcQiL8sK0C1wbJRJRg&ust=1475536606172902

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y01dNOLqbMo/SuoiMpGOXEI/AAAAAAAAAso/xxd5hZh2PS0/s1600-h/roof+fire.jpg

https://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjDsKGQ0r3PAhWCspQKHRusCrAQjRwIBw&url=https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/dec/23/families-of-workers-killed-in-rudd-era-insulation-scheme-to-get-compensation&psig=AFQjCNHxHXKBSCOMyiumUOmVvR-ulSpQYA&ust=1475549901788967

http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjV3Ims1L3PAhUDnpQKHbcYBzEQjRwIBw&url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/labors-home-insulation-scheme-was-fundamentally-flawed-report/news-story/0f674f4b5f15dd592060dc65f3b62488&bvm=bv.134495766,d.dGo&psig=AFQjCNELKof2kOVxf82YFi1gLcSIQdK1og&ust=1475550562527932

• Maintain a good working relationship with your decision-maker

• Be bold and fearless

• Avoid re-litigating issues where possible

• Duty of confidence

• Remember, no surprises!

Concluding Key Messages

Free and Frank Policy Advice Presentation (FINAL)

Documents

Transcript of Free and Frank Policy Advice Presentation (FINAL)