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Newsletter August 2010 - Election Implications for Business

 

 

Australia will have its first minority government since the Menzies Government in 1940.  Over the coming weeks there will be much speculation about government stability and confidence in the Parliament.

Business and political commentators are already speculating about a policy hiatus.  Some media outlets are advocating an early election as the likely outcome.

There will be an immediate paradigm shift in how businesses engage with government.  The days of concentrating only on the major parties are over.  Business now will deal in a more complex, uncertain and dynamic political environment.

Leading government relations firm, the SAS Group, is pleased to provide you with some of our views on how businesses will need to adjust.

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Honour for ex-senator Santo Santoro

The Australian 07 December 2009 - Full Article

 

 

Submission to Premier’s Integrity & Accountability Review

The SAS Group welcomes the decision by the Queensland Government to undertake the Integrity and Accountability in Queensland Review (the Review). This response focuses specifically on the issues contained in the Review which relate to lobbying.

Lobbying is a legitimate business activity under our democratic system. Unfortunately, some elements of the lobbying industry have come under recent criticism. The Queensland Government is responsibly seeking to ensure that lobbying of Government is conducted in an ethical, transparent and accountable manner. This goal is not isolated to Queensland, with similar policy conversations being held in other States of Australia and overseas in countries including the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom. Lessons learnt in those jurisdictions are worthy of consideration in the context of the Queensland Review.

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Courier Mail Press Release

Courier Mail 23 May 2009 - Full Article

 

 

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