Every election brings a wave of questions—Who’s running? What do they stand for? Who should I talk to? If you’re advocating for change, the answers depend on your issue, your electorate, and who holds the balance of power. In this blog, we break down the key players in Australian politics—from major parties like Labor and the Liberals, to influential minors like the Greens and the ‘Teals’. Whether you're building relationships or planning your next campaign, understanding the landscape is the first step to effective engagement.

With winter recess almost upon us, and Federal Parliamentarians preparing for their electorate return after the budget, another key highlight of the political season begins: Labor’s National Conference and Liberal’s Federal Council.

As we say goodbye to Pro Bono News, we move into an interesting political landscape in Australia: with almost wall-to-wall Labor governments, it raises new and different challenges for our sector.

What is it about South Australia that so frequently puts it at the forefront of social reform? Neil Pharaoh and Ellen McLoughlin discuss.

The ACT Legislative Assembly presents a unique insight into a different form of voting – and has some very interesting insights, policy initiatives, and outcomes for a small jurisdiction.

With this revolving door of politicians, who needs Ramsay Street when we have so much drama in Macquarie Street?

Angus and Rory provide this handy guide to some of the key names our sector needs to know in Federal Parliament.

Angus and Rory do a deep dive into Queensland politics and some of the "shocking" results. But were they?

We reveal the ace that social purpose organisations need to keep up their sleeves following changes in government.