Practical guides, strategic analysis, and expert perspectives on the issues that shape corporate affairs in Australia's energy, resources, and infrastructure sectors. Written by practitioners with direct experience inside government and industry.
What Is Corporate Affairs? A Complete Guide for Australian Organisations
Corporate affairs is the strategic management function that shapes how organisations engage with government, media, communities, and stakeholders. Covers the six core functions, how it differs from PR, and why it matters.
The LEAD Framework: A Structured Approach to Corporate Affairs
Introducing the LEAD Framework — Listen, Evaluate, Activate, Deliver — a practical methodology for managing corporate affairs as a strategic C-suite function.
Corporate Affairs vs Public Relations: What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between corporate affairs and public relations? This guide explains the strategic distinction and when your organisation needs each function.
2027 Policy Outlook: What Australian Organisations Need to Watch
Analysis of the 2027 Australian policy landscape for energy, resources and infrastructure organisations. Federal and SA policy forecasts, corporate affairs implications and five key recommendations.
The South Australian Energy Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide to South Australia’s energy landscape covering the energy transition timeline, key organisations, major projects, policy framework, and investment opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement: A Strategic Guide for Australian Organisations
How to plan and deliver stakeholder engagement in Australia. Covers stakeholder mapping, the IAP2 spectrum, engagement in regulated industries, and measurement frameworks.
Social Licence to Operate in Australia: How to Build and Maintain It
Understand social licence to operate in Australia. Covers the three levels of social licence, the mining and energy transition context, and a practical framework for building it.
Community Engagement for Energy Projects: Best Practice in Australia
How to build social licence for energy projects through effective community engagement. Covers regulatory frameworks, IAP2 best practice, and common challenges.
Government Relations in South Australia: A Strategic Guide
The political landscape, key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and how to build an effective government engagement strategy in South Australia.
Corporate Affairs for Renewable Energy Projects in Australia
Why renewable energy projects need corporate affairs. Covers community opposition, government relations, social licence, and stakeholder engagement for wind, solar, and battery projects.
Navigating Mining Approvals in South Australia
How to navigate mining approvals in South Australia. Covers the Mining Act 1971, Aboriginal heritage, community engagement, government relations, and common pitfalls.
Infrastructure Project Approvals: Why Community Support Matters
Why community support is now decisive for infrastructure project approvals in Australia. Covers regulatory requirements, best practice engagement, and the role of corporate affairs.