Western Australian Institute for Educational Research Inc 2006 Research Seminar Program WAIER invites you to a seminar to be held at Edith Cowan University Wednesday 22 November, 5.45 to 7.15 pm Venue: Kurongkurl Katitjin, School of Indigenous Studies Building 15, Edith Cowan University, Mt Lawley Campus For visitor parking and Building 15 location, see see ECU Campus Maps (select Mt Lawley). This is a free seminar open to both members and non-members.

Come and meet the Federal Minister. Find out about her plans for educational change in Australia. Bring your questions.

As an educational research society, WAIER supports the use of research to inform policy making. We ask if there is transparency in the link between research and policy.

• Are major educational initiatives based on reliable research?
• What are the links between policy debates and educational research?

5.45 pm	Tea, coffee and light refreshments
6.00 pm	The Minister's presentation
6.30 pm	Questions from the floor
Afterwards	Tea, coffee and light refreshments

Photo at the conclusion of the seminar (left to right): Dr Philip Paioff, President WAIER, the Hon Julie Bishop MP,
Dr Clare McBeath (Seminar Chair) and Professor Patrick Garnett, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Operations), Edith Cowan University

Photo at the beginning of the seminar: WAIER members and guests