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Important research from Chartered Institute of Public Relations showing that #publicaffairs professionals overwhelming back greater transparency around #lobbying. Conclusive proof (if we needed it) that we need the reform of a decade-old Lobbying Act that has never been fit for purpose. Check out the full results below and the Lobbying For Good Lobbying campaign the CIPR is running! #L4GL #governmentrelations

The Voice- we need to understand it. The Voice is asking that we agree to the establishment of a separate constitutional body made up of indigenous representatives who will be selected from their communities. The detail of the voice is as follows; ….“the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make ‘representations’ to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.” According to this ANU publication (https://lnkd.in/gJmdihtK) the Voice will be a representative body that makes representations to Parliament and the government on law and policy that affect Indigenous Australians. In addition, according to this publication, the Voice will be able to speak on matters specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and also on matters relevant to all Australians but which affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples differently. It would constitutionalise a lobby group of Indigenous representatives , equipped with a separate bureaucracy, who would be given the ability to have an additional say on every law and administrative decision, not just those relating specifically to Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.

📰 On the blog of the Center for Constitutional Studies and Democratic Development, I interviewed Professor Peter Leyland about the 'Rwanda Case', its implications for the UK's constitutional order, and the impact of the recent General Election. ❗ Give it a read! https://lnkd.in/eSYbr-na

As we head to the polling booth tomorrow, it’s an important time to reflect on what it means to include a Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution. FARE supports a #Yes vote. Recognising and listening to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is the key to shaping policies that will achieve positive change. Head here to learn more about the Voice: https://lnkd.in/gP-Xb7N3 #yes23

The removal of Kevin McCarthy from the speakership following the passage of the funding bill, Donald Trump’s name become among the potential candidates for the speakership in replacement of McCarthy. The speakership is one of the most powerful political offices in American politics as the Speaker of the House has the power to decide which bills are voted and when, and to control committee assignments, which give them significant influence over the legislative process. While Donald Trump could technically be elected on the premise that there is no constitutional requirement for the Speaker of the House to necessarily be a member of Congress, his election remains somewhat of a long shot for various practical political reasons. Moreover, the fact that Donald Trump is not an ideological political leader does not guarantee that if he were Speaker of the House, he would preserve and uphold conservative principles over making political deals to satisfy both parties. Link in bio to read the full article and subscribe to our newsletter for free to stay updated. #financialmarkets #business #politics #economics #thelakestreetreview #Americannews #Africannews #americanmarkets #africanmarkets #mediacompany #newscompany #LSR https://lnkd.in/gwATjRwi

In 'The Living Vote', I unveil the path to a government that respects the voice of the people. Get your copy now, be part of the change, and retweet to spread the word! https://lnkd.in/e6NDPfAa

I thought it is time to call people with STEM skills and specialists across the all sectors participating in Politics. According to Elon ‘s talk, thinking about operating the government as a Coporation, it should be running efficiently by experts and specialists with problem solving capabilities rather than politicians who only know politics and fighting for their own interests but not for the people. Vote Ferguson’ four principles ahead of politics: public transport- trains, trams & buses, Housing- build communities not just houses, Nature-we can sort our water woes, Youth-investing in young people.

"In a Whirlwind Legislative Session, Olympia Displays the Good (and Bad) in Modern Politics" Check out our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gV-J9B5B

This is absolute essential reading: what has happened local news shows what's currently likely to happen to national news eventually, which would be a disaster. As an industry, where & how we spend matters.