The Tanck Blog
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Is politics actually the oldest profession?
Conflict between political classes, planning permission, ground breaking ceremonies, and political propaganda have all existed since ancient Egyptian times - and their lessons still apply today.
Why is government ‘consultation’ so poor in Australia and what can we do about it?
Neil compares Australia’s two versions of consultation with the system in New Zealand, and shares some advice on how community organisations can amplify their voice.
Are we outsourcing social policy to Royal Commissions?
For the social purpose sector, available opportunities to influence and guide the process of a royal commission are much narrower than in broader public advocacy. Neil shares his social purpose organisation royal commission checklist.