IPAA - The Institute of Public Administration Australia

The Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) is the nationwide professional association for those involved in public administration. It is a voluntary, non-profit, member-based organisation that enables people with an interest in public administration and public sector reform to exchange ideas on trends, practices and innovations. It has divisions in all states and territories and a national support office.

IPAA aims to:

• promote good governance
• encourage excellence in the provision of public services in Australia

contribute to the development of public policy and management practices that will enhance the performance of the public sector.
IPAA recognises the increasing demands on public administration to deliver better and more efficient public services, and the important role it plays as the nationwide professional association of the public sector.