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Neil Pharaoh has spent most of his voluntary and professional life in and around social purpose organisations, government, public policy and advocacy.

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Learning from Olivia Newton-John

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 12th September 2022 -  Neil Pharaoh looks back at the life of icon Olivia Newton-John and what we can learn from her advocacy and charity work. 

The jobs summit is only part of the story

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 29th August 2022 -  As debate continues to rage around the up-coming federal government jobs summit, there's one key point that everyone is missing. 

Focus on politics: Victoria

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 20th June 2022 -  This week we’re switching up Happenings on the Hill and turning our attention to state politics. Neil Pharaoh takes a deep dive into Victoria, the parliament, people, and the election due on 26 November this year. 

Did we have a ‘greenslide’ or a ‘One Nation/Palmer/Katter slide’ this election?

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 6th June 2022 -  As the dust settles on the election and the new government finds its way, Neil Pharaoh takes a step back to review one of the quirks in this election – the minor party votes on either side of the political divide. 

It’s a Labor government: what now for the NFP and social purpose space?

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 23rd May 2022 -  The ALP will govern for the next three years. Neil Pharaoh argues that sector idealism won’t help if we want to avoid a return to conservative rule in 2025.

The federal election is almost here. What comes next?

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 9th May 2022 -  The federal election campaign is nearly done: early voting has started. Have you missed the boat for pre-election commitments? Neil Pharaoh and Rory Parker assess next steps for social sector organisations.

How does government debt affect social purpose organisations?

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 27th April 2022 -  Federal government debt is on track to hit $1 trillion in coming years. As election sparring heats up, both major parties claim they’re best to manage it. But how does debt affect the social purpose sector? Neil Pharaoh explains.

What goes into preparing the federal budget?

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 29th March 2022 -  Tuesday sees the treasurer step up to present his 2022 budget, with the Opposition presenting a budget reply later in the week. Neil Pharaoh examines the process of getting to budget night.

Neutral? Bi-partisan? Impartial? Or just bland? – What are the rules for charities?

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 15th March 2022 -  As we get closer to the election, for many organisations it means working through their political “stance”. But what do we mean when we say neutral or bi-partisan, and is this really the best approach, asks Neil Pharaoh. 

How can I maximise opportunity from the federal election?

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 28th February 2022 -  Neil Pharaoh and Rory Parker share a checklist of things to tick off to make sure your organisation is maximising your government engagement opportunities.

I was in Canberra last week, and it was insane…

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 14th February 2022 -  Last week, Neil Pharaoh was in Canberra for a number of work meetings and stumbled across the “Convoy to Canberra” protests, which made for an interesting few days in the national capital. This week, he asks what impact all this will have on the election in 2022?

Lies, damned lies and electoral polling…

Happenings on the hill

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 1st February 2022 -  With one of the first major opinion polls of the year showing a 56/44 two-party preferred in Labor’s favour, and a 11 per cent drop in satisfaction with the PM, what does this mean for you this election season, asks Neil Pharaoh.
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