The John Curtin Institute of Public Policy is holding a breakfast briefing, March 17 at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel in Perth. The Curtin Institute Public Policy Forum provides an opportunity for business, government and community leaders to meet quarterly to discuss issues of shared interest. Kim Beazley, leader of the Parliamentary Labor Party and leader of the Opposition will be the keynote speaker at the first Public Policy Forum of 2006. Mr Beazley will be addressing the challenges for national public policy, under the theme of the forum: bringing academia and industry together for mutual benefit. The breakfast briefing costs $44 for WA university staff and members and $55 for the general public. For more information or to register contact The John Curtin Institute of Public Policy on 9266 1111.