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We are delighted to invite you to join us on Wednesday 19 March for the launch of the book Business, Government & Society: Managing Corporate Public Affairs, authored by Centre Chairman Geoff Allen AM.

The book will be launched by AFR’s Editor-at-Large Michael Stutchbury.

The book is the only comprehensive account of how the how the corporate public affairs management function has evolved in Australia and the value it generates in organisations and the broader community.

The book canvasses all aspects of the function, a boon to existing practitioners, new entrants to the function, those working in general management. It should be gifted by corporate public affairs practitioners to all line managers to explain the function and its strategic value.

Some reviews:

“Allen’s wisdom, gained over a lifetime of experience in effective government relations, should be compulsory reading for all business leaders. They should read Geoff Allen’s book carefully - an encyclopaedia on effective business relations with governments, political leaders, investors, employees, suppliers, customers and the general public. Each page will evoke the recriminatory reaction of “This is so much common sense - why are we not doing this?”
Professor Graeme Samuel AC, Former Chairman, Australian Consumer and Competition Commission.

No-one has done more than Geoff Allen to promote the development of a business voice in Australia over the past five decades. Now Geoff Allen has picked an ideal time to bring it all together for all those interested in corporate affairs and the role of business…. I am always interested in what he has to say.”
Michael Stutchbury , Editor-at-large, Australian Financial Review

“Geoff Allen, one of Australia’s foremost experts in the field, has written an authoritative and informative text on this important business function, rich with examples and case studies and full of valuable insights both for corporate public affairs practitioners and for business managers."
The Hon Paul Fletcher MP, former federal Minister and former Director, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Optus Ltd

“ As demonstrated here, effective corporate affairs management- understanding and dealing with the social and political environment - is crucial to success in major businesses; It should be respected and managed at the highest level in our companies.”
Hugh Morgan AC, Business leader and company director

“Companies need a holistic approach to their critical non-market stakeholders. This book by a practitioner who has done it all, fills an important gap in material for specialist executives, general business managers and management educators.”
The Hon Warwick Smith AO, Company Director. Former Federal Minister

At a time of rising challenges to the corporate sector this timely and important new book skilfully covers all the key areas of corporate public affairs, from government relations to issues management to stakeholder engagement. It is written by one of the most experienced thinkers and practitioners in the field in Australia. It is highly recommended for corporate practitioners, government policy makers, business association leaders, interest groups, academics, and students."
Professor Stephen Bell, University of Queensland

Book launch details:

Wednesday 19 March
5.30pm - 6.30pm
The Cambridge Room
Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney.