The John Deeble Lecture and Panel Discussion
The John Deeble Lecture and Panel Discussion has been established by the Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research to commemorate the life and achievements of Professor John Deeble, distinguished scholar, health economist and health policy leader, who died on 5 October 2018.
The Lecture and panel discussion provides a platform for policy thought leaders to share their experiences, deep understanding, and reflections on a nationally important health policy issue.
Mr Michael Brennan, Chair Productivity Commission
Towards an integrated workforce
2022
Themed towards an integrated workforce, the 2022 John Deeble Lecture was delivered by Mr Michael Brennan, Chair Productivity Commission, who considered the health workforce related policy measures that are required to ensure the most appropriate workforce to meet prevailing needs.
The 2022 Panel Discussion reflected on the Deeble Lecture and discussed how to advance health workforce policy in Australia.
Panel members included:
Mr Michael Pervan
Secretary, Department of Communities, Tasmania Health
Ms Yasmin King
CEO Skills IQ and AHHA Board member
Professor Lisa Nissen
Director Health Workforce Optimisation, University of Queensland
Associate Professor Paul Burgess
General Practitioner and Systems & Sector Lead, NT Health
Professor Nigel Edwards, Chief Executive Nuffield Trust
Why good policy goes bad
2019
The inaugural John Deeble Lecture, held in 2019, was delivered by Professor Nigel Edwards, Chief Executive Nuffield Trust, who considered some of the more common dysfunctions in policy formation and implementation and the reasons why good policy goes bad. Nigel also offered possible solutions for how policy makers, researchers and managers can develop more productive ways of working together.
The panel discussion reflected on the complexities of the health system and the way we manage and set health policy in Australia. The event was moderated by the Deeble Institute Advisory Board Chair, Professor Johanna Westbrook. The flagship event, held at the Australian Parliament House, was attended by over 140 public sector leaders, health executives and academics.
Panel members included:
Panel members have been recognised for their contribution to advancing Australia’s health through policy reforms; and included:
The Hon Nicola Roxon
Former Australian Health Minister
Professor Ian Frazer
University of Queensland
