Government engagement
Teals ready for an election power push
We know that the Albanese Government must hold an election before May next year, the budget has been brought forward to March 2025, and there are whisperings from the inside that the election may be declared before we put the Christmas decorations out, but in my career across politics and media, I don’t believe it […]
The winning combination of earned media and government relations
Leveraging earned media and engaging with relevant government stakeholders are two tactics that organisationss often employ to raise their profile, build their community support, and increase their impact in their chosen area. What these organisations may not know is the power of these two strategies when they work together simultaneously, evident in the repeated success […]
Get Election Ready with Fifty Acres
Download our checklist to help your team conduct strategic government engagement, complemented by media strategies, in the lead-up to the federal election. Now that we know the next federal election will likely occur early next year; it’s well and truly time to get election-ready. For over fourteen years, Fifty Acres has been advocating for Australia’s […]
Positioning your organisation to align with the Australian Government’s domestic violence response
The Labor Government’s $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP) announced last week, is intended to provide support to women escaping domestic violence situations, as part of the Labor Government’s National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-32. The National Plan aims to end violence in one generation, and though extensive, is far from […]
Guest blog: How can brands stand apart in a world that never stands still? – Supercurious
In a world that’s moving faster than ever, it’s now harder than ever for brands to breakthrough. With business leaders facing unprecedented challenges, our experience has highlighted some simple ways to move forward…and it starts with curiosity. 1. Ask more questions. Question the answers. In times of volatility and uncertainty, no-one has the answers. […]
Announcement of Groundbreaking Government Strategy Marks a Significant Milestone in the Fight for Gender Equality.
On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Labor government revealed its first ever strategy for promoting gender equality. Katy Gallagher, the Minister for Women, unveiled the plan on Thursday 7 March, marking a significant milestone in the fight towards creating a fairer and more equal Australia. The Australian government has seen a growing demand […]