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Silencing somebody won’t change their view
When you want to win hearts and minds on the road to change, sometimes you can gain the most ground by engaging with the people who support you the least.
We are one quarter the way through the current Federal Government Term
If you haven’t already started planning for the next Federal Election, then now is the time. You only have until December 2023 to prepare and engage for the final “Election Budget” in May 2024.
Five things to remember for 2023
If you’ve been delaying creating, implementing and executing a government engagement, advocacy and campaign strategy, then 2023 is the time to start.
Ins and outs of political strategy for 2023
Angus discusses what’s in and what’s out for political strategy in 2023. What are your government engagement resolutions?
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.
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.
What is COP and what does it mean for you?
As Neil writes to us from Egypt, the location of COP27, we are reminded of the need for climate justice, equity and equality across all communities in Australia.
Understanding the budget cycle
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently delivered the new Labor government's first budget. Despite a tough economic outlook, there’s a lot to like for the social purpose sector.
Integrity in focus
What do the current high levels of interest in integrity in politics mean for the for-purpose sector? Neil Pharaoh explains.