Profiles

Profile: Christopher Luxon

Everything you need to know about New Zealand's newest Prime Minister

Profile: 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 office.

Profile: Anthony Albanese's Chief of Staff

Meet Anthony Albanese's top adviser, a dedicated fighter for public policy that shapes Australia's future.

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 get a bite in terms of interest.”

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 start.”

The Labor MPs to Watch

Who are the key Labor MPs you need to watch as the Albanese Government hits its stride in 2023?

Profile: David Pocock

Who is David Pocock the politician, and how can you earn his attention?

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 MPs.

5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Alexander Drake

You are always ahead when you provide policy makers with data that no one else has.'

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 campaigns.

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 finding pragmatic middle ground with political offices.

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, to find out.

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 Shadow Ministers.

Meet The New Prime Minister's Chief of Staff

By now most of us should be familiar with Australia's new PM, but what about his number one staffer?

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 Roads, Maritime and Freight to find out.

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 Nadia Clancy tells us why.

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 the corridors of power.