Neil dives into the certainties, predictions and guesses for what will happen for government engagement in 2022.

In our final blog post for 2021, Neil looks back on some of the great - and not so great - traits of organisations who excel (or don’t) in their government engagement.

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.

A great event can make a big difference to political stakeholders. Our Co-Founding Director, Neil Pharaoh, shares some things to remember when thinking about your government engagement calendar for next year.

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.

Neil looks at how NFPs can work with the media to achieve an outcome, and shares four problems that need to be kept front of mind.

The best advocacy campaigns know that you need a number of people around the Minister to look for lateral pressure – Advisors, other MPs, the public service, the political party, and the central agencies.

Aim to make your meeting with an MP or Minister a positive and memorable experience. Spend less time on lengthy documents and more time on how you will create a unique impression, writes Neil.

Putting your best foot forward in a government or political meeting may be more complicated than you think. We step through the five categories of government stakeholders and reflect upon who is best, or worst placed to attend your upcoming meeting.