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Feb 17, 2020
4 min

'Gutted': Restaurants closed as George Calombaris' food empire collapses

George Calombaris' ailing food empire came crashing down on Monday with restaurants closed, administrators appointed and the celebrity ch...

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UN report names 112 companies doing business with Israeli settlements in the West Bank

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Feb 13, 2020
2 min

UN report names 112 companies doing business with Israeli settlements in the West Bank

The United Nations' human rights office has named 112 companies it says have business ties to Jewish settlements in the West Bank

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The United Nations has embarked on a course of self-renewal. But it won't be easy

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Feb 12, 2020
5 min

The United Nations has embarked on a course of self-renewal. But it won't be easy

There's no doubt the United Nations has its detractors.

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Survey suggests that culture of bullying, harassment and discrimination in medicine still widespread

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Feb 10, 2020
3 min

Survey suggests that culture of bullying, harassment and discrimination in medicine still widespread

Bullying and harassment among junior doctors and medical students has become an issue of increasing concern.

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Phone tracking used to follow movements of Chinese couple with coronavirus in Adelaide

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Feb 6, 2020
3 min

Phone tracking used to follow movements of Chinese couple with coronavirus in Adelaide

Metadata is being used to track a couple with coronavirus in Adelaide.

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Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe: Coronavirus and Bushfires are short-term economic speedbumps

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Feb 5, 2020
3 min

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe: Coronavirus and Bushfires are short-term economic speedbumps

The Reserve Bank governor has painted a bright picture of the Australian economy in 2020, although one that will be clouded by....

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4 Tips to Upgrade Your Approach to Issues Management

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Feb 4, 2020
3 min

4 Tips to Upgrade Your Approach to Issues Management

In today’s rapidly changing political landscape, issues management may be more important than ever before.

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Australian government and opposition dismiss talk of revisiting Huawei 5G ban

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Jan 31, 2020
2 min

Australian government and opposition dismiss talk of revisiting Huawei 5G ban

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has dismissed talk of revisiting the ban slapped on Huawei that prevents it from supplying 5G equipment.

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Successful Public Affairs Strategy from Three Organisations

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Jan 30, 2020
2 min

Successful Public Affairs Strategy from Three Organisations

To make sure your organization's interests aren’t left behind, it’s important to have a strong public affairs strategy.

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Coronavirus: Australia fears over economy damage as biggest trade partner deals with outbreak

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Jan 29, 2020
4 min

Coronavirus: Australia fears over economy damage as biggest trade partner deals with outbreak

Tourism, education and mining likely to be hit as Australia’s biggest trade partner deals with outbreak

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Amazon’s donation to the Australian wildfires provoked a backlash and Facebook's didn't - Why?

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Jan 24, 2020
4 min

Amazon’s donation to the Australian wildfires provoked a backlash and Facebook's didn't - Why?

The furor over Amazon’s donation — a simple corporate gesture of the kind that big companies make all the time after natural disasters — is

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Great Australian Bight Oil Drilling Approval: Wilderness Society launches legal challenge

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Jan 22, 2020
3 min

Great Australian Bight Oil Drilling Approval: Wilderness Society launches legal challenge

Conservation group say Equinor, the Norwegian energy giant, refused to formally consult with affected groups.

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Taking A Stand: How Brands Are Tackling Social Issues

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Jan 20, 2020
4 min

Taking A Stand: How Brands Are Tackling Social Issues

Today's consumers are belief-driven. This means that, unlike traditional consumers, who may have prioritized price or convenience, they w...

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3 Keys to Successful Public Affairs Campaigns

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Jan 10, 2020
2 min

3 Keys to Successful Public Affairs Campaigns

Public affairs is a discipline of public relations with deep roots in political campaigns, government relations, community relations, and...

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Victoria fires: all the missing found safe but death toll could rise to three

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Jan 7, 2020
3 min

Victoria fires: all the missing found safe but death toll could rise to three

All the Victorians missing in the state’s devastating bushfires have been found safe, with Premier Daniel Andrews praising the efforts of...

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The Ultimate Guide to Public Affairs Firms: What we do

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Dec 27, 2019
3 min

The Ultimate Guide to Public Affairs Firms: What we do

What does a public affairs practitioner do? And how does hiring a public affairs firm affect your business? Well, first find out more abo...

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Westpac could lose access to Victorian government transactions worth up to $60b

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Dec 19, 2019
2 min

Westpac could lose access to Victorian government transactions worth up to $60b

Troubled bank Westpac could lose access to $60 billion worth of transactions as the Victorian government reviews its $39 million deal wit...

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The Cost Benefits of Hiring a Public Affairs Firm

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Dec 13, 2019
2 min

The Cost Benefits of Hiring a Public Affairs Firm

Every business, no matter how large or small, should understand how public policy impacts them. For some businesses this is minimal bu...

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Why is Public Opinion Research Important?

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Dec 12, 2019
1 min

Why is Public Opinion Research Important?

Public opinion can be defined as “the complex collection of opinions of many different people and the sum of all their views.” Public opi...

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Victorian Premier announces $9.2 million ECT support package

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Dec 9, 2019
2 min

Victorian Premier announces $9.2 million ECT support package

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews visited Charlton and District Kindergarten late last week to announce a $9.2 million package to support ...

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