There is a whole generation of campaigners who have never advocated for policy change under a federal Labor government. With a Parliament with a majority in both houses committed to change on many of the issues we advocate on, this new political context brings big opportunities for systemic change.
But what do we need to know about this new landscape, and what are the best strategies and tools for us to win on our issues?
Run in partnership with the Australian Democracy Network, we are running the Winning Policy Advocacy Workshop on August 10-11 with some of the leading experts in government relations, campaigning and research as we deep-dive into the vital skills, tactics and strategies you need to engage with in order to win policy reform in the new context.
From understanding the new political landscape and where power sits under the Labor government, to building a robust policy agenda and a coalition of alliances to rally behind your issue — this two-day practical workshop will enable you to reposition your strategy and shift from defensive to proactive campaigning.
This program will be delivered online.
SKILLS AND OUTCOMES
Deep-dive into who’s who in Parliament and the agenda of the new government
Mapping a government timeline and planning the key opportunities for your campaigns
Understanding how decisions are made under a Labor government
Developing a power map and finding your targets
Learning how to build long-term relationships and translate your power
Developing and practising your ask
Building a strong evidence base for your policy agenda
Learning how to build power and alliances
Hearing from winning case studies with practical lessons you can apply
Learning from the best and worst lobbying meetings
KEY DATES
August 10 — 9:30AM — 5:00PM AEST
August 11 — 9:30AM — 5:00PM AEST
SPEAKERS
We will hear from government relations experts, policy advocates and expert campaigners who will share a range of insights, strategies and case studies.
Kirsty Albion — Executive Director, Australian Progress (Co-faciltator)
Saffron Zomer — Executive Director, Australian Democracy Network (Co-facilitator)
Kara Keys — First Nations Capacity Building Director
Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP — Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
Simon Banks — Managing Director, Hawker Britton
Felicity Wade — National Co-Convenor, Labor Environment Action Network
Osmond Chiu — Senior Policy and Research Officer, Community & Public Sector Union
Nareen Young — Industry Professor, Jumbunna Inst for Indigenous Education & Research
Meagan Lawson — CEO, Council on the Ageing NSW
Kirsten Deane — General Manager, Melbourne Disability Institute
Ray Yoshida — Coordinator, Hands Off Our Charities
Barry Traill — Coordinator, Climate Action Network Australia
Sophie Trevitt – Executive Officer, Change the Record
Caterina Giorgi — CEO, Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
Amy Gordon — First Nations Justice Senior Campaigner, GetUp
Neha Madhok — National Director, Democracy in Colour
COST
$150+GST: Small Nonprofit – For nonprofits with an annual budget of less than $1 million
$200+GST: Regular Nonprofit – For nonprofits with an annual budget between $1-3 million
$250+GST: Large Nonprofit – For nonprofits with an annual budget of more than $3 million
$300+GST: For-Profit | Education | Social Enterprise – For businesses, education and government bodies.
$50+GST: Partial Scholarships – For First Nations people, people with disability, people of colour and people with lived experience seeking asylum.
TEAM REGISTRATIONS
We are offering a special free discount for those interested in registering large teams. If you register four people, we will offer free places for the remainder of your team to attend the workshop. Please reach out to Erica at erica@australianprogress.org.au to enquire about this discount.