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Charities, power and politics

David Crosbie, Thursday, 8th April 2021 - If we are to build the kind of Australia we want to live in, it is now, during the lead up to the next election that charities need to be actively advocating for themselves, their causes and their communities, writes David Crosbie.

Australia’s human rights progress faltering on global stage

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 7th April 2021 - A new report shines a light on the gaps in Australia’s commitment to human rights

Happenings on the hill

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Will your organisation lean in, or lean out on March 4 Justice and women’s rights?

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 30th March 2021 - We are reaching a moment in time where there is great opportunity for civil society to lead the way in making lasting change, writes Neil Pharaoh.

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Holding governments to account

David Crosbie, Thursday, 25th March 2021 - Faced with an avoidance approach from many areas of government, it is up to charities to not only call this behaviour out, but also to drive the change they want to see, writes David Crosbie, who outlines a plan to create fundraising reform.

Protesting for change: Why purpose-driven brands need to show up in the spaces that matter

Jo Scard, Thursday, 25th March 2021 - In light of the recent protests in Australia – physical and virtual – Jo Scard identifies why brands need to join the conversation and, more importantly, how.

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Person holding sign "The rights of women and girls is the unfinished business of the 21st century"

The women’s march was a huge success. Now comes the hard part: how to actually get something done

Contributor, Thursday, 18th March 2021 - Chris Wallace on some of the political realities we have to face in order to see real change happen.

The small chips in civil society

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 16th March 2021 - Global and Australian humanitarian leaders say there is a growing trend of democratic governments muzzling civil society groups

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The shifting shape of government relations

David Crosbie, Thursday, 11th March 2021 - As the approach to advocacy and government relations seems to be changing, with governments appearing less interested in engaging with charities or their issues, it’s up to charities to adjust or be left behind, writes David Crosbie.

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Pushing back: The role of charities in strengthening our democracy

David Crosbie, Thursday, 25th February 2021 - If proposed amendments to the powers of the ACNC are passed by the Parliament, there would be major consequences – it’s not going to make our government stronger, writes David Crosbie.

How to craft a powerful advocacy message

Jo Scard, Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 - Jo Scard shares insights on crafting an effective advocacy message to cut through the noise of 2021 – what is possibly an election year.

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Advocacy

Charities, power and politics

Australia’s human rights progress faltering on global stage

Holding governments to account

The women’s march was a huge success. Now comes the hard part: how to actually get something done

The small chips in civil society

The shifting shape of government relations

Pushing back: The role of charities in strengthening our democracy

How to craft a powerful advocacy message

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