Responding to ministerial correspondence
About this course
Topics
- Ministerial process
- Plan a response
- Identify issues and respond to questions
- Structure your response with routine and original content
- Create a positive tone
- Manage detail
What you'll learn
At the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Plan a response to a ministerial using a modern APS structure
- Manage detail to provide clear and concise content
- Use language to create a positive tone
- Draft correspondence on behalf of a Minister
Upcoming sessions
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- Electronic fillable workbook
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Common questions about Responding to ministerial correspondence
Who is Responding to ministerial correspondence for?
Staff at any level, with no prerequisite. Explore the structure of a ministerial response and common mistakes to avoid.
How much does Responding to ministerial correspondence cost?
$450 inc. GST per participant. That covers the live sessions, the electronic fillable workbook you keep afterwards, and any activities between sessions. The price is the same for every agency, and it is the same whether you attend from Canberra or anywhere else in Australia.
How long does Responding to ministerial correspondence run?
The course runs over 1 half-day — 3 hours of live facilitation. Sessions are scheduled as half-days so they fit around a normal workday.
Is it delivered online or face to face?
Online. This course is delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams, so you join from wherever you usually work — no travel and no room booking. Face-to-face delivery can be arranged when a team or agency books the course privately.
How many people are in a session?
Up to 20 participants. The cap is there to protect how much individual practice and feedback each person gets, so sessions are not scaled up beyond it.
What will I be able to do afterwards?
By the end of Responding to ministerial correspondence you will be able to plan a response to a ministerial using a modern APS structure; manage detail to provide clear and concise content; use language to create a positive tone. You also keep the electronic fillable workbook, which is designed to be used at your desk afterwards rather than filed away.
Can my agency book this course just for our team?
Yes. Any course can be booked as a private team session, scheduled around your calendar and contextualised to your agency's own writing. Team sessions are priced per course rather than per participant, so for a group they usually cost less than open enrolment.
How do I pay?
You can pay by card when you register, or choose to be invoiced. Choosing invoice sends you a confirmation immediately with a reference number, and the invoice follows separately. Either way you receive a tax invoice showing the GST component and MPA Consulting's ABN.