The Mandarin is for public sector leaders and executives and the many stakeholders, advisers and suppliers interested in their work. The Mandarin connects and helps people manage Australia better — for intelligent showcasing, discussion, collaboration and learning about public work and the people and many challenges behind it. By providing a thoughtful and respectful venue for the discussion of policy and programs The Mandarin enables agency heads and their executives to discuss the issues they face at the coalface of modern bureaucracy. The Mandarin is also an invaluable resource for business, community groups and public policy professionals wanting to understand and collaborate in the development of policy, programs and regulation and the provision of front line services.