Special Event

ACS Federal Election Debate & Breakfast (In-person)

ACS invites you to its Federal Election Debate between the two major political parties on issues outlined in its federal election platform, Building Australia’s digital future.

National Portrait Gallery Canberra, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600
Tue 12 Apr 2022 07:00 AM AEST
Duration: 2.0 hours
Register by Wed 06 Apr 2022 10:00 AM AEST
In Person
CPD Hours: 2
Skills Level: Information security (SCTY) -> Level 5

About this event

The 2022 Australian federal election is approaching, but what does this mean for the IT sector? The sector is suffering from a skills shortage and increased digital threats while Australia is falling in global innovation and competitiveness measures.

How can Australia respond to these challenges and grasp the opportunities technology presents for the economy and society?

ACS President, Dr Nick Tate, invites you to hear representatives from the major political parties debate policies ACS has called for as part of its federal election platform, Building Australia’s digital future.

The ACS federal election platform focuses on nine key policy areas, including:
  • Addressing the skill shortage through initiatives to increase the pipeline for the tech workforce, including gender diversity;
  • Improving the workforce’s digital skills through assisting businesses;
  • Ensuring Parliament has the right advice and recognising the importance of technology in discussions, including the need for a Cabinet-level Digital Economy portfolio;
  • Protecting Australia and its people from cyber attack, spam and scams; and
  • Building Australia’s regional digital economy.
Registration:
a) Tickets are available $65 incl GST (ACS Member) and $95 (Non-member)
b) Group bookings are available and Table (of 8) seating.
c) Please contact Vicki.Leddin@acs.org.au if you require assistance regarding the registration process or table bookings.
*If you are intent to book a table but don’t have the contact details of attendees at the time of registering, you can enter it as Guest 1, guest 2, so on, Otherwise please send the completed table booking form to Vicki.Leddin@acs.org.au by 5 April. Click here for a copy of the table booking form 
d) Please contact member.services@acs.org.au if you require a copy of the invoice or have difficulties with the online registration process.

*Registration closes 6 Apr 2022 10:00 AM AEST

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ATTENDEES - COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN (Events):
1) Face mask: 
Wearing a mask is optional. *Face masks will be available for guests while on site at the NPG
2) ACS event registration QR code: Upon your arrival, please make sure to have your ACS event registration QR code visible and ready for scan at the registration desk where your attendance will be recorded. You can find your QR code in your ACS event confirmation email and a reminder sent to you three days before the event; you can provide the QR code via your phone or a printed copy or a screenshot of your email etc.
3) Event Cancellation & Refund: All cancellations must be processed through the website, a refund will only be considered if it is at least 5 working days prior to the event.
4) Photography and/or filming may take place during this event, by accepting these terms you consent to this. Please let the ACS event manager know if you do not want your picture taken.

Event Location

National Portrait Gallery Canberra, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600
National Portrait Gallery Canberra, King Edward Terrace, Parkes, ACT, 2600
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