Event

You are invited to the 2025 APGRA Annual Dinner – our third consecutive dinner and a much-anticipated highlight of the year for our profession.

We look forward to hear from Ms Allegra Spender MP, Ms Jo Briskey MP, and Senator the Hon Jane Hume as they will explore the role of government relations practitioners in Australia’s contemporary political landscape, and how shifting global and domestic developments are influencing policy at home.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration with colleagues from across the government relations community.

Since 2023, the APGRA Annual Dinner has become an opportunity to reflect on the year, celebrate our shared commitment to ethical practice, and connect with peers in the iconic surroundings of Old Parliament House.

The evening will feature a welcome address, a two-course dinner, and drinks in a relaxed, collegial atmosphere.

A limited amount of discounted early bird tickets are available until 15 October, so secure your spot now to avoid missing out.

Meet our Panellists

Ms Allegra Spender MP
Independent Member for Wentworth

Allegra Spender has a cross-sector background in business, policy and community leadership. She has served as a McKinsey analyst, policy analyst at the UK Treasury, Managing Director of Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd, Chair of Sydney Renewable Power Company and CEO of the Australian Business and Community Network. First elected in 2022 as the Member for Wentworth, she has prioritised climate and energy, integrity and transparency, supporting the Climate Action Bill and the National Anti Corruption Commission Bill, and convened the Wentworth Climate Summit.

Ms Jo Briskey MP
Labor Member for Maribyrnong

Jo Briskey is a qualified psychologist and former CEO of The Parenthood, Australia’s peak advocacy body for parents. She has led national campaigns to improve outcomes for working families, including expanding access to affordable, high-quality early learning and care.
Elected in 2025 as Member for Maribyrnong, her policy focus spans cost-of-living pressures and the accessibility of essential services, with a particular emphasis on housing, healthcare and education.

Senator the Hon Jane Hume
Liberal Senator for Victoria

First elected to the Senate for Victoria in 2016, Senator Hume has senior experience in financial services at NAB, Rothschild Australia, Deutsche Bank, Australian Super, and board roles including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Federation Square, and Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia.
In her political career, Senator Hume has held ministerial portfolios including Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy, as well as Women’s Economic Security. She has also served in several Shadow and Committee Roles.