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Happenings on the hill

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What are my government engagement options?

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 15th February 2021 -  From networking to in-house experts, Neil Pharaoh outlines some of the options for-purpose organisations have when it comes to government engagement, and shares the pros and cons of each one.  

Opinion

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Advocacy and disrupted government

David Crosbie, Thursday, 11th February 2021 -  Government as we knew it has been disrupted. The challenge for charities is to adapt and engage through new mediums and shine our own lights on issues that matter, such as the ongoing fight to fix fundraising regulation, writes David Crosbie.

Analysis

Greta Thunberg urges MEPs to show climate leadership

Greta Thunberg effect: People familiar with young climate activist may be more likely to act

Contributor, Monday, 8th February 2021 -  A new study documents the influence of Greta Thunberg on the public's motivation to act on climate change.

Analysis

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Why try to regulate political campaigning, discrimination and other activities within a charity law framework focused on purposes?

Ian Murray, Wednesday, 3rd February 2021 -  Ongoing debates about charitable advocacy fail to see that whether or not an entity is charitable is a question of its purpose, not its activities. To consider appropriate bounds on charity activities, we need to look outside charity law, writes Dr I

Happenings on the hill

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The importance of everyone having a role in engaging with government

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 1st February 2021 -  Neil Pharaoh explains why it makes sense for everyone in your team to do a couple of small things around government engagement, and shares some tips on how to bring them along on the journey.
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Government communications in 2021 – Preparing for a political playground

Jo Scard, Thursday, 28th January 2021 -  Jo Scard shares some quick and effective tips for engaging and influencing the government in 2021 and showcases how her team at Fifty Acres is taking advantage of the dints 2020 left on politics. 
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People power prevails in release of Medevac refugees

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 27th January 2021 -  Advocates believe the groundswell of community support was a key driver behind the release of 46 men from hotel detention 
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Review of foreign donations bill puts charities on alert

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 27th January 2021 -  Civil society organisations are being urged to make a submission to a new parliamentary inquiry          

Feature

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Charities paying for access – Never okay? Or a necessary evil?

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 16th December 2020 -  Charities are being warned to steer clear from paying to attend political functions amid concerns this could put an organisation’s reputation at risk     

Happenings on the hill

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What 2021 will bring for government engagement

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 14th December 2020 -  Neil Pharaoh shares his five predictions for social purpose engagement and advocacy for the coming year.

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