Everything you need to know about Victoria's new Premier
Everything you need to know about Victoria's new Premier
Anthony Albanese's Chief of Staff
Meet Anthony Albanese's top adviser, a dedicated fighter for public policy that shapes Australia's future.
Labor Factions
The ALP's factional system shapes everything from leadership to policy positions. Here's how it works, and how to factor …
Mandatory AI Standards, and Victoria gets a new Premier
PM unveils a national AI framework and Office of AI, Labor's conference confronts populism, and Victoria swears in Ben …
Two Visions for Australia's Future
Pauline Hanson's call for a "monocultural" Australia and the launch of Community Strong Australia define a month of …
NSW Budget 2026–27: what GR teams need to know
The 23 June NSW Budget is around the corner. Here's what government relations professionals need to watch - and how to …
Polling Snapshot: One Nation Continues to Rise
One Nation's Farrer by-election win and strong polling signals a growing political realignment in May.
Voter Sentiment Swings Against Labor
Fuel prices and a flurry of early Budget announcements dominated April
Social cohesion, inflation and construction corruption
Security and social cohesion were in focus this month after threats against the Treasurer and a security incident at The …
Coalition dysfunction and the rise of One Nation
An early return to Parliament, hate speech reforms and Coalition fractures have made January feel unusually volatile.
Post-election Engagement
Part 3 of 3: the election's over, and every advocate is wondering what to do next. Here's a five-step approach that …
Caretaker Period
Part 2 of 3: caretaker period is the quiet window before a new government is sworn in. Here's how to use it to prepare …
How to advocate during an election year
Part 1 of 3: an election year changes what government stakeholders can — and want — to engage on. Here's how to stay …
5 Minutes with a Chief of Staff, featuring Edward Martin
What's the best way to build a relationship with a Minister's office? Advoc8 spoke with CoS to the NSW Minister for …
Budget Estimates
Budget season runs well past Budget Night. Here's how to make the most of budget week, and what to expect when Estimates …
Backbenchers
Backbenchers aren't just there to fill seats — they're influential, underused contacts. Here's what they do, and how to …
5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Andrew Huckel
Advoc8 sat down with former Chief of Staff Andrew Huckel to find out what best practice advocacy looks like to those in …
Parliamentary Submissions
How to write a submission that stands out
Winter Recess
Parliament breaks for winter recess mid-year. Here's how to use the quiet period to your advantage.
5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Nadia Clancy
Political staffing can be a thankless endeavour. Yet for many it's a passion as well as a vocation. Senior Labor staffer …
Five Minutes with a Staffer – Mitchell Potts
“Whatever your cause or whoever the government, treating the government as a potential partner is the best place to …
Political Staffers
Staffers are the trusted advisers steering their bosses through political hotspots every day. Here's how to get them on …
Business Observer Programs
State conventions and federal councils sell access through business observer programs. Here's how to decide if it's …
5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Alexander Drake
You are always ahead when you provide policy makers with data that no one else has.'
How to use inaugural speeches in your advocacy
A new MP's first speech is one of the best sources of intelligence you'll find. Here's how to put it to use.
5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Mitchell Price
What should you be mindful of when meeting a Member of Parliament? Advoc8 sits down with former staffer, Mitchell Price, …
How to write a briefing note that gets read
Your briefing note is the only thing you leave behind after a meeting. Here's how to make sure it stays on top of the …
Five Minutes with a Staffer - Hannah Frank
The affable Hannah Frank talks to us about life as a staffer, the perils of unconscious biases, and the importance of …
Government Engagement Plans
Three steps to mapping out a government engagement plan that actually connects to what your organisation cares about.
Christopher Luxon
Everything you need to know about New Zealand's Prime Minister
Five Minutes with a Staffer - Christian Dunk
“Never assume that a certain conversation is closed. Put all your cards on the table and you never know what idea might …
The Public Service
The bureaucracy shapes government decisions before a brief ever reaches a Minister's desk. Here's how to build a working …
Chris Minns' Chief of Staff
Everything you need to know about Chris Minns' top adviser and why he's the obvious choice to lead the new Premier's …
Jacinta Allan
Victoria’s second ever woman to be Premier brings over two decades of political experience to the role.
5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Penny George
We speak with this seasoned political and public affairs pro on life as a staffer, and how to effectively engage with …
5 Minutes with a Staffer - Kara Hinesley
This week we catch up with Kara Hinesley, hear what it's like working in Opposition and how advocates can engage with …
Parliamentary Committees
Committees are one of the most underrated ways to influence government decisions. Here's how they work, and how to use …
Five Minutes with a Staffer - Julian Crowley
Advoc8 sits down with former staffer Julian Crowley to hear how advocates can get staffers and MPs on board with their …
How to meet with an MP or Minister
A meeting with an MP or Minister might last ten minutes. Here's how to make sure it counts — before, during and after.
Senator David Pocock
Who is David Pocock the politician, and how can you earn his attention?
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