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Should you include economic modelling in your pitch to government?
Economic modelling can come with a hefty price tag. Neil Pharaoh examines whether it's worthwhile in your government engagement activities.
Embedding gender equity in government engagement
Now is the time to consider how gender equity fits into your government engagement strategy. Ellen McLoughlin and Emma Nightingale discuss some points to consider.
How South Australia sets itself apart
What is it about South Australia that so frequently puts it at the forefront of social reform? Neil Pharaoh and Ellen McLoughlin discuss.
Focus on Politics: Australian Capital Territory
The ACT Legislative Assembly presents a unique insight into a different form of voting – and has some very interesting insights, policy initiatives, and outcomes for a small jurisdiction.
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.
Neutral? Bi-partisan? Impartial? What are the rules for charities?
As we get closer to the election, for many organisations it means working through their political “stance”. But what do we mean when we say neutral or bi-partisan, and is this really the best approach?
A year ahead for government engagement
Neil dives into the certainties, predictions and guesses for what will happen for government engagement in 2022.
Australia’s COVID response could be undermining democracy. Why is civil society staying silent?
The social sector needs to find the will to drive politicians to deliver funding and policy decisions that will lead us to build back better, write Neil Pharaoh and Angus Crowther.
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.