COVID-19 Response Inquiry roundtable summary - experience of older Australians

Date: 11 April, 9 May, 23 May and 21 June 2024

Hosts: Ms Robyn Kruk AO, Panel Chair, Professor Catherine Bennett, Panel Member and Dr Angela Jackson, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry

Participants: These roundtables brought together members of Government advisory bodies relevant to the experience of older Australians, including individuals in aged care.

Secretaries Board communique: 10 July 2024

The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters.

Strategic Outlook

The Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.

The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO PSM, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Mr Matt Yannopoulos PSM, acting Secretary of the Department of Defence.

COVID-19 Response Inquiry roundtable summary - travel and tourism

Date: Thursday 13 June 2024

Hosts: Dr Angela Jackson, Panel Member, Commonwealth Government COVID-19 Response Inquiry

Participants: This roundtable brought together a range of participants from the travel and tourism industries, including peak bodies, organisations and private enterprise, to discuss the experiences of the travel and tourism sectors during the pandemic.