3rd Australia‑Singapore Public Service Roundtable

Date: 11 June 2013

SINGAPORE PLAYED HOST TO AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERS

Singapore hosted the 3rd Australia-Singapore Public Service Roundtable from 10 to 11 June 2013.

The nine-member Australian delegation was led by Dr Ian Watt, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Other delegates included the Australian High Commissioner in Singapore, Public Service Commissioner, five Secretaries and an Associate Secretary. Their visit was hosted by Mr Peter Ong, Head of the Singapore Civil Service and a delegation of eight Permanent Secretaries and one Chief Executive.

The Roundtable is a key platform for Public Sector Leaders of both countries to exchange perspectives and insights on developments in their respective services, and deepen the relationship between the Civil Services of both countries. “My colleagues and I had a fruitful meeting with our counterparts at the Australia-Singapore Public Service Roundtable, where we exchanged views on public sector topics. It’s our pleasure to play host again. This is an excellent platform for mutual learning and discussion on common interests, even as we explore areas for future collaboration,” said Mr Ong.

During the visit, the Australian delegation also called on Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean and who is also Minister in charge of the Civil Service.

About the Australian-Singapore Public Service Roundtable

The Australia-Singapore Public Service Roundtable serves as a good platform for Singapore and Australia to share experiences in delivering public services and developing capabilities in the public sector. The Roundtable is held annually and hosted alternately by Singapore and Australia. The inaugural Roundtable was held in Singapore in 2011.