Inside Politics: ChangeMaker Chat with John Robertson (Labor Party Minister)
Hear from John Robertson, ex Australian Labor Party leader, about the real pressures and backroom deals that make change so hard.
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Uncommon victories: Lessons from Warringah and Indi
In the 2019 Australian federal election, two local campaigns stood out. Two Independents, from two very different electorates, made history. We’re referring of course, to Indi in regional Victoria, and Warringah in Sydney.
How to Contact Australian Members of Parliament
Need to contact Australian Members of Parliament? Here’s the contact list and even some handy mailing labels.
Stop Adani and the Suffragettes Reflections on targets and tactics
Joel Dignam analyses two campaign moments: Stop Adani’s targeting of the ALP in the 2018 Queensland state election and the UK women’s suffrage campaign targeting of Liberals in 1905. The lesson? Target those most likely to give you what you want, and sometimes that means creating political risk for them.
Tips for meeting MPs (or asking your members to)
A range of advice and resources from digital campaigning organisations, which can easily be adapted to your needs – whether it’s meeting with an MP (or Senator) yourself, or helping your members do it.