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Did we have a “Greenslide” or a “One Nation / Palmer / Katter slide” this election?
As the dust settles on the election, Neil takes a step back to review one of the quirks of this election: The minor party votes on either side of the political divide.
Labor has won, so what now for the NFP and social purpose space?
Anthony Albanese is to be sworn in as Australia’s 31st Prime Minister, and Labor is on track for majority government. What does this mean for policy, advocacy, campaigning and engagement for the year ahead?
The federal election is almost here. What comes next?
The federal election campaign is nearly done: early voting has started. Have you missed the boat for pre-election commitments? We assess next steps for social sector organisations.
How does government debt affect social purpose organisations?
Federal government debt is on track to hit $1 trillion in coming years. As election sparring heats up, both major parties claim they’re best to manage it. But how does debt affect the social purpose sector?
What goes into preparing the Federal Budget?
Tuesday sees the treasurer step up to present his 2022 budget, with the Opposition presenting a budget reply later in the week. Neil Pharaoh examines the process of getting to budget night.
Another week, another Newspoll.
The 2022 Federal Election will be closer than ever! Don’t forget, the Victorian Election in November and NSW goes to the polls in early 2023.
Lies, damned lies, and electoral polling.
With one of the first major opinion polls of the year showing a 56/44 two party preferred in Labor’s favour, and an 11% drop in satisfaction with the PM, what does this mean for you this election season?
What a week in politics…
An international bruising for Scotty from Marketing, Small Target affirmed from Albo, and The Greens and Palmer recycling old ambitions: the landscape for the next federal election is starting to be set.
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.