Tired of Political Change? Don’t Lose Focus. (Webinar)
Date: 12 Nov 2026
Thursday 12 November | 1PM–2PM AEDT | Online | Recorded
Presented by Tanck | FREE
Australia’s political landscape is changing. From leadership changes and shifting electoral dynamics to the rise of independents and alternative parties, organisations are facing greater uncertainty about what the future holds.
For many years, bipartisan support and relatively predictable political relationships provided a degree of certainty for organisations engaging with government. But as political dynamics continue to shift, how can organisations navigate this changing environment and what does it mean for those working on the ground?
This webinar will explore potential scenarios for the upcoming Australian elections.
At this webinar, we'll cover:
- Majority vs minority government: What different parliamentary outcomes could mean for policy, funding and government engagement.
- Slim majorities: How narrow margins can affect decision-making, negotiations and policy priorities.
- Hung parliaments: What happens when no party can secure a majority and how this can shape government formation and influence.
- The rise of independents and alternative parties: How a more diverse parliamentary landscape can create new opportunities and challenges for organisations.
- What New Zealand’s recent election means here in Australia.
Regardless of the election result, organisations need to be prepared to navigate the political landscape, identify emerging opportunities and understand where their priorities fit.
This 1 hour webinar is free to attend and will be held live on Thursday 12th November from 1:00pm to 2:00pm AEDT.
Key details
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm AEDT
Location: Online | Recorded
Price: FREE!
This training is designed for board and committee members, senior staff, and leaders of not-for-profit and community organisations.
Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Adelaide: 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Brisbane: 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Darwin: 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Perth: 10:00 am–11:00 am
This session is recorded and a copy is sent to all who register within hours of the completion of the session.
Yes. We will share a copy of the slides will all who register for this session.
Your presenter
Neil Pharoah | Co-Founder & Director, Tanck
Neil is a founding Director of Tanck, and a government engagement and campaigning guru with a depth of experience in social purpose, government, public policy, and advocacy.
Having led corporate affairs, business development and marketing teams, he has been the driving force behind leading social policy and advocacy campaigns, as well as national and international philanthropic and development work, in child welfare, education, refugee and LGBTIQ+ issues.
Neil is proud of his culturally and linguistically diverse background, and of being a member of the LGBTIQ+ community. He brings these connections, strengths and diversity to every engagement.
What people say...
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