How to use political monitoring to advocate for change, influence policy outcomes, and shape legislation.
Election Year Engagement
Be present, but be sensitive to your government stakeholders' priorities - it's not their average year.
Writing a Government Engagement Plan
Three key steps to mapping out your government engagement
Engaging the Public Service
The bureaucracy is one of the most fundamental players in any government's decision making.
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.
Writing a Ministerial Brief
Your briefing note is what the Minister will take away. Learn how to make it stay top-of-the-pile.
Post-Election Engagement
Best practice engagement for new and returning MPs
Inaugural Speeches
First speeches are a window into the lives of new MPs, and a close reading can give you the edge your advocacy needs.
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.
