Economics with Allan Fels
Date
From: Thursday September 19, 2024, 6:00 pm
To: Thursday September 19, 2024, 8:30 pm
Join us for a relaxed conversation with Allan Fels looking at the breadth and depth of his remarkable career, his reflections on his achievements in his numerous roles in regulatory economics, his comments on current Australian and International policy directions and some anecdotes of career highlights.
An event not to be missed with a true leader in our profession.
Come at 6.00pm to 8.30pm. Canapes and drinks will be provided.
Professor Allan Fels AO is generally regarded as the nation's leading regulator, serving as inaugural Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (and its predecessor bodies) from 1989 until 2003. He has had numerous other regulatory roles in insurance, agriculture, telecommunications and aviation.
Professor Fels remains a leading figure globally in competition policy. He co-chaired the OECD Trade and Competition Committee from 1996 to 2003 and continues regularly to be a keynote speaker at major global competition events including the world's two peak events, the International Competition Network Annual Conference and the OECD Global Competition Forum.
In recent years Allan Fels has provided programs for top public sector leaders in China and India. The China Advanced Leadership Program – conceived, negotiated and directed by him – is undertaken in partnership with the Organization Department of the Community Party of China, the Department in charge of all important personnel decisions in China and generally regarded as the most powerful part of the Communist Party of China.
Bookings are now closed
Venue
The Commonwealth Club
25 Forsters Cres, Yarralumla ACT 2600