The Real Oldest Profession
Lobbying is the REAL oldest profession – because everyone does it. Here’s a checklist for doing it properly.
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Government Relations
The Secret Life of Lobbyists
You probably think lobbying is about schmoozing politicians over expensive lunches. The reality is far more calculated, methodical, and interesting. This post begins to dispel the opacity and distortion, and lay out just what lobbyists do.
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When to Go Political With Your Lobbying
If frustration drives you to “Go Political” with your lobbying, you could be heading for disaster.
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But Will Government Like Your Idea?
Will government like your idea? It’s no use if you love it, if everyone in government responds with “meh”. Need to get lobbying!
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Want Something in the Budget? Now Is Timely!
Want something in this year’s State or Commonwealth Budget? Right now is probably the time to raise it!
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Media Release: Ethical Lobbying Better Than Backroom Deals
Media Release: In a period of public distrust and integrity reform, effective lobbying and ethical lobbying are the same thing. If your proposal cannot survive full transparency, it is not just wrong, it is strategically weak
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Master the Dark Art of Lobbying!
“Mastering the Dark Art of Lobbying” is a book for individuals, businesses, and community organisations who want something from government, and need a bit of advice about how to go get it.
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What You Want to Say is Irrelevant
What You Want to Say is Entirely Irrelevant: Until you have done the groundwork and preparation, you can be certain decision-makers will miss some or all of what you are trying to say, quite possibly the most important part.
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