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What date is too late to prep for the Federal Election?
Our Co-Founding Director, Neil Pharaoh, gives a rundown of election basics and shares some of the key questions that every for-purpose organisation needs to start thinking about in relation to the election.
The time to do your 100-day plan is now
With a federal election likely in either December 2021 or March next year, it is time to get your own 100 day plan in order, writes Neil.
What should I do during caretaker mode?
Neil explains what caretaker means for social purpose organisations and what opportunities exist during this time.
What is a redistribution and why should you care?
We are in the midst of a number of electoral redistributions - but why should you care, and what does it have to do with the social purpose sector?
What does the WA election mean for the year ahead?
We can expect the federal government to pay a bit more attention to WA, but so too should social purpose organisations.
The 12 days of advocacy
A government engagement version of the festive classic “The 12 days of Christmas”.
Your organisation has some major opportunities this year. Do you know what they are?
Being attentive to the election framework (and budget cycles) is critical for policy, funding or legislative change – it also helps if you know what you want.