Best Centre For Corporate Public Affairs Podcasts (2024)

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Corporate public affairs 2023: a year in review 14:56

7M ago14:56

14:56

In this episode of Very Public Affairs Cameron Chu, Analyst at the Centre, interviews Centre Director Wayne Burns on the big stories and reputational crises that defined the corporate landscape this year.By Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

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The state of corporate public affairs in Japan with John Short and Andrew Wheatley 16:36

10M ago16:36

16:36

In this episode of the Centre’s Very Public Affairs Podcast, Analyst Cameron Chu interviews John Short, Leader, Communications & Corporate Responsibility at LIXIL, and Andrew Wheatley, Vice President Communications & Public Affairs, Asia Pacific at the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Together, they discuss the latest in the s…

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The cybersecurity reputation challenge with Dr Bruce Baer Arnold 33:48

12M ago33:48

33:48

In this episode of Very Public Affairs, Luke Botting, Research Assistant at the Centre, interviews Professor Bruce Baer Arnold, who teaches privacy, health, intellectual property, and consumer protection law at the University of Canberra. They discuss how organisations can improve their cybersecurity, the state of cyber legislation in Australia, an…

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Understanding the geopolitical state of affairs in the Indo-Pacific with Dr Michael Green 15:53

1y ago15:53

15:53

In this episode of the Centre’s Very Public Affairs Podcast, Analyst Cameron Chu interviews Dr Michael Green, CEO of the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre and a former adviser at the US National Security Council, who discusses his analysis of the state of geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific, and offers practical insights for corporate…

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What government relations management functions do when there is change of government: insights from two seasoned corporate heads of government and policy 13:45

1+ y ago13:45

13:45

Government relations teams are often to the fore in corporations when there is a change of government. In this episode Centre Executive Director Wayne Burns talks with George Karagiannakis who spent 18 years as the Executive Manager of government relations at IAG and Daniel Parsons the current Director of public affairs at Bupa on their approach to…

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Conspiracy-theory proofing Australia's elections - talking global best practice with the Australian Electoral Commission 18:16

1+ y ago18:16

18:16

In this episode of Very Public Affairs, Centre Executive Director Wayne Burns talks with Tom Rogers, Australia's Electoral Commissioner. They discuss the AEC’s strategic operation to tackle 'misinformation' and 'disinformation' in the lead-up to the May 2022 Federal Election, applauded globally as best practice.…

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In the era for social responsibility, corporate brands need a higher purpose with Melanie McMillan 25:04

2y ago25:04

25:04

In this episode of Very Public Affairs, The Centre’s Executive Director Wayne Burns talks with the Centre’s Senior Associate and reputation brand doctor, Melanie McMillan about stewarding the corporate brand in an era where this is so much focus on ESG, and how this manifests itself in corporate strategy.…

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Stewarding an international stakeholder brand in a regional or national market with Antonia Sanda and Guy Matthews 25:48

2y ago25:48

25:48

In this episode of the Very Public Affairs Podcast, Antonia Sanda, Director, Communications APAC at Deel, and Guy Matthews, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Public Affairs at Citi, are in conversation with the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns to discuss the challenges within the corporate public affairs function of international companie…

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Public integrity and transparency in Australia with Geoffrey Watson SC 11:39

2y ago11:39

11:39

In this episode of the Very Public Affairs podcast, Analyst Cameron Chu is joined by Geoffrey Watson SC, Director at the Centre for Public Integrity. Geoffrey discusses issues pertaining to public integrity and transparency in Australia, as well as the reasons and public support for a National Integrity Commission.…

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Very Public Affairs: Top Five Predictions for 2022 16:05

2+ y ago16:05

16:05

In the first episode of Very Public Affairs for 2022, Executive Director Wayne Burns discusses the Centre's top five predictions for the year ahead in the corporate public affairs function, including conversation around the function being an important source of geopolitical analysis as well as how artificial intelligence will impact the function. C…

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Leadership Communications with Alistair Marshall 29:35

2+ y ago29:35

29:35

In this episode of the Very Public Affairs podcast, Centre Executive Director Wayne Burns is joined by Alistair Marshall, Head of Internal Communications at Coles. Alistair discusses the elements of effective internal and leadership communications.By Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

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In Conversation: Corporate communications, misinformation, and kindness in 2021 32:29

2+ y ago32:29

32:29

In this final episode of In Conversation for 2021, Executive Director of the Centre, Wayne Burns is joined by Julia Quinn, Group Executive at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and Margaret Stuart, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Nestle Oceania. They discuss the key trends that have developed in corporate communication…

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Woke Corporations, ESG & the "Business of Business" with Wayne Burns 16:12

3y ago16:12

16:12

The Centre's Analyst Cameron Chu is joined by the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns to discuss what defines a Woke Corporation, how it relates to the "business of business", and its connection to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Listen now.By Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

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In Conversation: The "Woke" Corporation & Corporate Communications 32:21

3y ago32:21

32:21

On this episode of In Conversation, Executive Director of the Centre, Wayne Burns is joined by Clare Hesketh, Acting Manager of Media Relations at SA Water, and Darren Pearce, Chief Communications Officer at Tennis Australia. They discuss corporate communications and strategies around the hybrid model of work, the rise of "woke" corporations, busin…

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Disruptive Technologies & Hybrid Work Models with Mark Pesce 32:23

3y ago32:23

32:23

This edition of Very Public Affairs Podcast focuses on the impact that technology is having on businesses across the world, particularly the role of disruptive technologies, hybrid work models, blockchain, AI, and cybersecurity. The podcast also investigates how these are affecting the practice of corporate public affairs. The Centre's Georgio Plat…

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Leading Teams Globally, Remotely, During COVID-19 & Working from Home with BHP's Tony Cudmore and LIXIL's John Short 29:03

3y ago29:03

29:03

This episode of Very Public Affairs interrogates the challenges of managing corporate public affairs teams, issues, and crises remotely. Executive Director Wayne Burns is joined by Tony Cudmore, Group Sustainability & Public Policy Officer at BHP, and John Short, Leader, Communications & Corporate Responsibility at LIXL who in their current roles h…

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In Conversation: Corporate Activism, Reputation, Trust & Climate Targets 26:20

3y ago26:20

26:20

On this episode of In Conversation, Llew Gartrell, Senior Manager Government Relations at Stockland, and Melanie McMillan, Senior Associate at the Centre for Corporate Affairs, join the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns to discuss the top news stories from March and April 2021. Listen to this episode as Llew, Melanie, and Wayne discuss the co…

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Politics, Leadership, and Public Policy with Peter van Onselen 13:38

3+ y ago13:38

13:38

In this episode of the Very Public Affairs Podcast, academic, journalist, and commentator, Peter van Onselen, sits down with the Centre's research assistant, Georgio Platias, to talk about the big challenges and opportunities facing Australia in the next year. Peter also analyses what 'good' leadership is, as well as what is missing from our curren…

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In Conversation: Pandemic communication, corporate messaging & social media, and working during a lockdown 23:13

3+ y ago23:13

23:13

In this episode of In Conversation, Executive Director of the Centre, Wayne Burns is joined by Alison Melville, Associate Director, Corporate Affairs Australia-New Zealand at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Alison discusses corporate communication during a pandemic, the role of ‘good’ science communications, curating effective messaging on social media, and …

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In Conversation: State of government relations, social media & evidence-based discourse, and corporate reputation 30:00

3+ y ago30:00

30:00

On this episode of In Conversation, Lachlan Rees, Manager Government, Industry & Public Policy Group Corporate Affairs, Suncorp joins the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns to discuss the top news stories and developments in early 2021. Listen to this episode as Lachlan and Wayne discuss how government relations has adapted due to COVID, the e…

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Predictions for 2021 19:03

3+ y ago19:03

19:03

In this episode, Centre Analyst Tristan Aliferis interviews the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns, on the five predictions he has made for the corporate public affairs function in 2021, along with a review on his 2020 predictions.By Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

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Reflecting on 2020, and what challenges await practitioners in 2021? 17:11

3+ y ago17:11

17:11

In the last episode of Very Public Affairs for 2020, Centre Analyst Tristan Aliferis interviews Executive Director Wayne Burns to discuss how corporations have fared this year, how the public's level of trust has changed, how will corporate leadership continue to change in 2021, and what should be on our radar for next year.…

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In Conversation: Big tech, science communications, and corporate values during COVID 27:03

3+ y ago27:03

27:03

On In Conversation, we discuss the recent moves in the United States to regulate big tech, the importance of science communications and what lessons can be learned, and how can the corporate public affairs function adapt to working from home. Joining us for this episode are two experienced practitioners: Bronwyn Perry, External Affairs Manager, Cor…

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In Conversation: Corporate responsibility, women in leadership and public interest journalism 22:55

3+ y ago22:55

22:55

In the Centre's first episode of In Conversation, Executive Director Wayne Burns is joined by Cathy Bolt, Media and External Affairs Manager Corporate Affairs at Wesfarmers and Peter Habib, Executive Manager, Enterprise Services Communciations Marketing & Corporate Affairs at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Peter and Cathy discuss and analyse the c…

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Preserving organisational trust in 2020 with Professor Nicole Gillespie 31:24

4y ago31:24

31:24

In this episode of Very Public Affairs, the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns is joined by Professor Nicole Gillesipe, KPMG Chair in Organizational Trust and Professor of Management at the University of Queensland Business School to discuss how organisational design affects trust, and how organisations can preserve trust during times of disru…

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Social licence to operate in 2020 with Wayne Burns 14:03

4+ y ago14:03

14:03

Centre Analyst Tristan Aliferis speaks to the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns about what it means for an organisation to have a social licence to operate: how it is has changed over time, how it's measured and lost, and the relation social licence has to corporate responsibility.By Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

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Misinformation and morality with Daniel Effron 13:13

4+ y ago13:13

13:13

The Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns speaks to Dr Daniel Effron, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, about how encountering fake news headlines make them less unethical to share.By Centre for Corporate Public Affairs

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Best practice corporate affairs planning, strategy and reporting: In conversation with Brett Zarb 8:12

5y ago8:12

8:12

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Big new things in internal communications with Tarnya Dunning and Alistair Marshall 13:58

5y ago13:58

13:58

Centre Analyst Joe Bourke speaks to Tarnya Dunning, General Manager of Employee Communications at Telstra, and Alistair Marshall, Head of Internal Communications at Coles, about the benefits of having a best practice employee communications strategy for corporations.By Wayne Burns

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Issues management in the age of social media with Peter Metcalfe and Karina Keisler 12:38

5y ago12:38

12:38

Centre Analyst Joe Bourke speaks to Peter Metcalfe, General Manager Government & International Relations - Woodside, and Karina Keisler, Executive General Manager Public Affairs - Cricket Australia about how to execute a successful issues management plan in the age of social media.By Wayne Burns

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Preparing for a federal election with Wayne Burns 13:18

5y ago13:18

13:18

Joe Bourke speaks to the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns about how best to prepare your company for a federal election: what to do, what not to do, and the importance of getting it right.By Wayne Burns

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Measuring corporate responsibility investment's impact with Kylie Macfarlane 24:24

5y ago24:24

24:24

Following on from an interview with Allegra Spender from the Australian Business and Community Network, Centre Director Wayne Burns speaks with Commonwealth Bank's Head of Corporate Responsibility to speak about the importance of social impact from a business perspective, and the importance of being able to measure its success.…

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Measuring social impact with ABCN CEO Allegra Spender 19:20

5y ago19:20

19:20

The Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns sits down with the CEO of the Australian Business and Community Network Allegra Spender to talk about measuring and reporting on social impact, and her experience leading the ABCN.By Wayne Burns

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Succeeding in corporate public affairs with Pamela Catty SFCCPA and Matthew Percival SFCCPA 12:56

5+ y ago12:56

12:56

The Centre's Joe Bourke speaks to Pamela Catty SFCCPA and Matthew Percival SFCCPA about their careers in corporate public affairs. Both practitioners were formally inducted as Senior Fellows of the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs at the Centre's 2019 Annual Head of Function and Senior Practitioner Roundtable, and they talk about the characteris…

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Is civil public discourse dead and buried? Peter Van Onselen explains 7:20

5+ y ago7:20

7:20

Joe Bourke from the Centre speaks with Peter Van Onselen, Political Editor at Network Ten and Contributing Editor at the Australian newspaper about politics, public discourse, and what's next for the role of social media in democracies.By Wayne Burns

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Getting to know China with Mike Smith 18:36

5+ y ago18:36

18:36

The Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns speaks to the Australian Financial Review's China Correspondent Mike Smith about why senior business leaders need to understand China. They talk about the ways to go about better understanding China, the benefits of doing so, and the near to mid-term outlook on China-Australia business relations.…

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The Centre Book Show: Start With Why and Powerful 13:32

5+ y ago13:32

13:32

In this episode, Joe Bourke from the Centre speaks to two senior practitioners about books they've reviewed for the Centre's Corporate Public Affairs newsletter. Sally Mackenzie from the Customer Owned Banking Association reviews 'Start With Why' by Simon Sinek, and Llew Gartrell from Stockland reviews 'Powerful' by Patty McCord.…

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The Centre's Public Affairs Predictions for 2019 11:22

5+ y ago11:22

11:22

Wayne Burns runs through his predictions for where the function is headed in 2019, and looks back on how the Centre's predictions for 2018 ended up.By Wayne Burns

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Cups full of woe: what we can learn from this year’s VW and Starbucks reputation crises 16:18

5+ y ago16:18

16:18

The Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns is interviewed by Joe Bourke about two case studies in issues and crisis management: the VW emissions scandal and the Starbucks racism incident. Wayne discusses the lessons corporate affairs practitioners can learn from these cases, and about how practitioners can ensure an issue doesn't turn into a full …

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What's driving left of centre activism and how it targets corporations and industry 24:44

5+ y ago24:44

24:44

In this week's Very Public Affairs podcast, the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns speaks to Mark Connelly, Director of Digital Growth and Fundraising at GetUp!, an activist advocacy entity that campaigns on issues and causes that often have industries and corporations in the firing line. Listen to find out more about why and and how GetUp! do…

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Media relations: trends, developments and where it is heading 15:52

5+ y ago15:52

15:52

In this week's episode, Joe Bourke from the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs speaks with Andrew McGinnes, Executive Manager Corporate Affairs at Qantas and Clayton Ford, General Manager Corporate Affairs at 7-Eleven Australia.They're asked about the big challenges in the media relations discipline, where they see it heading in the future, and th…

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Ups and downs: making the move from politics to corporate public affairs 17:08

5+ y ago17:08

17:08

This week, the Centre's Executive Director Wayne Burns speaks to Bay Warburton. Bay, formerly Chief of Staff to NSW Premier Mike Baird, now Head of Stakeholder Relations at Mirvac, talks to Wayne about the differences between public and private sector, and gives his tips on how to successfully move between the two.…

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The corporate apology: how to make one, and when is it too late? 15:13

6y ago15:13

15:13

The Centre's Joe Bourke speaks with Executive Director Wayne Burns about corporate apologies: the occasions on which corporations or public entities say sorry to their stakeholders or the public. When and how should an apology be made?By Wayne Burns

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Leadership in the function: In conversation with Centre Director Wayne Burns 19:00

6y ago19:00

19:00

The Centre's Joe Bourke speaks with Wayne Burns about the importance of leadership in the function, and how to go about becoming a leader in corporate public affairs.By Wayne Burns

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The Grattan Institute's John Daley speaks with the Centre 15:50

6y ago15:50

15:50

The Centre speaks to John Daley, Chief Executive of the Grattan Institute, on building back public trust, the need for evidence based public policy, and all the issues facing one of the Asia Pacific's largest public policy think tanks.By Wayne Burns

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Expert Insights from the Centre's 2018 Heads of Function Roundtable 12:32

6y ago12:32

12:32

Centre Director Wayne Burns wraps up the 2018 Heads of Function and Senior Practitioners Roundtable, covering the key takeaways from the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs first event of 2018. Plus, hear from Luisa Megale and Karyn Munsie on what it takes to be a successful corporate public affairs practitioner.…

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Expert Insights from the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs 2017 Institute 8:47

7y ago8:47

8:47

The Centre’s Daniel Arias speaks with Dieter Lehmann, Director Corporate Affairs at Bupa, and Peter Metcalfe, General Manager Government Relations at Woodside Energy. Dieter and Peter both appeared as guest speakers at the Centre’s 2017 Corporate Public Affairs Institute which was held at Melbourne Business School. Dieter ruminates on internal comm…

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Top Five predictions for corporate public affairs for 2017 8:53

7+ y ago8:53

8:53

Managing issues, in the public affairs arena, requires a thorough understanding of the latest trends. In this episode, Wayne Burns, the Director of the Centre, presents the top five predictions for corporate public affairs for the coming 12 months in 2017. These include the proliferation of evidence-based communication to influence stakeholders and…

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Global headwinds in the practice of corporate public affairs 21:44

8y ago21:44

21:44

Growing scrutiny of the CEO and more socio-politicaly savvy corporate public affairs executives are putting the issues management life cycles on double-speed. This is the outlook for public affairs in Fortune 100 corporations, according to Doug Pinkham, President of the Washington-based Public Affairs Council. He joins Very Public Affairs host Wayn…

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The Corporate Narrative: Why narratives have so much appeal in the world of business and public opinion 8:00

8y ago8:00

8:00

Crafting and stewarding a corporate narrative has become a primary focus in many corporations, and is the well from which corporate public affairs teams are drawing messages and content to engage stakeholders and steward reputation. In this episode, the Centre's Wayne Burns examines the elements of a good corporate narrative, and seeks the views fr…

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