Will this event be livestreamed?

Yes. To receive the livestream link, please register for a livestream ticket via Eventbrite.

What time does the event begin?

If you're joining us in person, please arrive from 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. If you're joining us via the livestream, this will begin at 6:00pm.

There is some underground parking available at QT. If this is full, there is also parking available a short walk away underground at Nishi or at ANU.

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Will there be audience Q&A?

Yes. If you have a question you would like to ask, you can submit it via the registration page. Or alternatively, if you are attending in-person, there will be time allocated at the end for questions.

Where at QT is this event being hosted?

The in-conversation portion of the event will be hosted in the Eureka Room. Please head directly to the Eureka Room on arrival for check-in. The networking portion of the event will be hosted in Lucky's Speakeasy. There will be plenty of staff and signage to direct you on the day.

Leading with Authenticity Tickets, Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 5:30 pm

Overview

Join Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, as she discusses Leading with Authenticity.

About

We are delighted to invite you to Leadership in ACTion featuring Danielle Wood. Currently serving as the first female Chair of the Productivity Commission and former CEO of the Grattan Institute, Danielle will delve into her leadership experiences and lessons learned along the way.

Leadership in ACTion, presented by UNSW Canberra, provides a platform for learning and discussion around the topic of leadership. This year, Danielle Wood in conversation with ABC Journalist Patricia Karvelas, will explore how public policy can be used to achieve progress for all and make Australia a better place.

We invite you to join us for what promises to be an honest and captivating conversation with one of Australia's key leaders in government.

This event is hybrid so you can register to attend in-person or online.

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Contact

If you have any questions about this event, please don't hesitate to get in touch with UNSW Canberra External Engagement at alumni.cbr@unsw.edu.au or on (02) 5114 5279.

Join Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, as she discusses Leading with Authenticity.

About

We are delighted to invite you to Leadership in ACTion featuring Danielle Wood. Currently serving as the first female Chair of the Productivity Commission and former CEO of the Grattan Institute, Danielle will delve into her leadership experiences and lessons learned along the way.

Leadership in ACTion, presented by UNSW Canberra, provides a platform for learning and discussion around the topic of leadership. This year, Danielle Wood in conversation with ABC Journalist Patricia Karvelas, will explore how public policy can be used to achieve progress for all and make Australia a better place.

We invite you to join us for what promises to be an honest and captivating conversation with one of Australia's key leaders in government.

This event is hybrid so you can register to attend in-person or online.

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Contact

If you have any questions about this event, please don't hesitate to get in touch with UNSW Canberra External Engagement at alumni.cbr@unsw.edu.au or on (02) 5114 5279.

Line-up

Guest Speaker: Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission

Moderator: Patricia Karvelas, ABC Journalist

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Highlights

3 hours
In-person

Location

QT Canberra

1 London Circuit

Canberra, ACT 2601

How would you like to get there?

Agenda

05:30 PM

Doors open

Guests joining in person can arrive from now. Drinks and canapes served on arrival.

06:00 PM

Speaking begins

Guests watching the livestream can join now.

07:15 PM

Speaking ends

Livestream will end.

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