Advocacy and Government Relations
Governments can have a major impact on your business. Connecting and engaging with government can help you understand and shape policies, and can open up new opportunities for your business.
The system of politicians, staff, departments, agencies and the public service can be confusing, but AptStart can help you navigate the minefield. We can manage your relationships and interactions with local, state and federal governments.
We’ve worked for the public service, at senior levels for MPs and ministers, and in executive ranks in private enterprise in both the for-purpose and for-profit sectors. This experience gives us a 360 degree view of the public policy space and government from bureaucracy to politics and lobbying. Who better to help you navigate your relationships with government, than someone who has been in the room where it happens?
So if you need a hand with your advocacy and government relations, get in touch to see how we can support you.
Advocacy Services
Government Relations Strategy
Developing your government relations plan, outlining key issues, stakeholders and engagement plans, and political tactics.
Advocacy & Lobbying
Directly engaging politicians, staff and public service leaders to advocate for public policy change.
Political Awareness
Keeping you up-to-date with policy, regulation and legislation changes, and helping you understand the impact on your business.
Crisis Management
Handling the advocacy around any crises which may arise to inform, educate and engage stakeholders.
Public Policy
Drafting your public policy position statements and election platforms.
Compliance Review
Helping you understand legislation and your business’s compliance.
Grant & Tender Submissions
Drafting your grant or tender submissions to partner with government.
Inquiry Submissions
Writing submissions to government inquiries to ensure your voice is heard on relevant issues.
Inquiry Coaching
Training and coaching you for appearances you may need to make before committees.