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Michelson Alexander Explains...
by Michelson Alexander
Major policy announcements can be tough to pick apart. As royalcommissions, federal budgets and other major announcementsdrop, the Michelson Alexander team will cut through the spin and taglines to explain what’s happening, and what it means for different stakeholders.
Episodes
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More than just cost of living? A Cuppa of Thoughts... on the Federal Election Campaign (so far)
The 2025 Federal Election campaign commenced with the first of many acts of political gamesmanship, when Prime Minister Albanese drove to the Government House on Friday morning to call the May 3 election, instead of the traditional Sunday visit. From then on, mainstream media has been awash with...
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Fall of the Red Wall? What the Victorian By-Election Results Mean for State and Federal Politics
By-elections are often used by incumbent governments to test the temperature of electorates ahead of an election campaign proper. The 17% swing against Labor’s primary vote in the western suburbs seat of Werribee is clear feedback.The numbers, however, behind the yet-to-be-called race in…
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A Cuppa of Thoughts... on Navigating Misinformation in a Post-Fact Metaverse
Meta (the company that runs Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and a plethora of other social media apps) announced a series of changes to its content moderation policies and enforcement strategies that would, in essence, dismantle its system that protects against the spread of misinformation. Since...
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A Cuppa of Thoughts on Albo's Dream House
How does “Person Buys House” become front page news? In September, a soon to be married couple bought a house on the Central Coast of NSW, and by the end of October the settlement will be confirmed. Normally, this would be a real-life example of the “Australian Dream” fairytale, but last week…
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A Cuppa of Thoughts... on the Queensland Election
Whether it’s following global campaigns such as the US presidential race, or grassroots action like the local council campaigns currently underway here in Victoria, it seems that everyone at this moment has a case of election fever. The Sunshine State is next up on the election dance card and…
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Holding the Wheel, or Taking Control? A Cuppa of Thoughts... on AI and Strategic Communications
It's the open secret of generative AI in the workplace - everyone is using it, (the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report estimates the number to be 84% of Australian workers) and most without a formal policy. If you're not already, now is the time to start thinking about your organisation's AI…
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A Cuppa of Thoughts on... Social Media and Political Discourse
After a week of legal jousting, the nationwide ban of X (formally Twitter) in Brazil has been upheld. At the same time, the ‘Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society’ is currently exploring the decision of Meta to abandon deals under the News Media Bargaining Code, the...
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A Cuppa of Thoughts... on Snoop Dogg's Olympics and the Power of Brand Ambassadors
One of the best performances at Paris was arguably by a someone who didn’t even win a medal. Sent to The City of Lights as NBC’s “Olympics Special Correspondent”, Snoop Dogg showed off his versatility attending everything from equestrian to track and field; gymnastics to rugby 7s and along the…
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A Green and Gold Games? Environmental Sustainability and the Olympics with Rhydian Cowley
While global sporting events often try their hardest to highlight the on-field stories and avoid the off-field politics - for the world’s largest event, the Olympics, politics and sport are inextricably linked. And at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they are linked by one topic in particular -...
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Grid Unlocked: What's At Stake with Australia's Renewable Energy Transition
The clean energy transition is currently one of Australia’s biggest economic challenges. To properly understand the task at hand, we must consider and review the entire energy supply chain; from raw materials through to power infrastructure, workforce, transportation, and end consumers. Our…
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Clean Up On Channel 2 - What's At Stake When Agreeing To Media Interviews?
It’s the stuff of media advisor nightmares. You receive a call from the producer of a renowned investigative journalism team requesting an interview with the CEO. Enter the double-edged sword. Perform well, and this is a golden opportunity to provide context and information to your stakeholders....
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Can gas be good? Mike Davis on What's At Stake with Renewable Gas
On this episode of Michelson Alexander Explains, we are exploring the potential of renewable gas in Australia’s decarbonisation journey. What role could renewable gases like biomethane play in the transition? What kind of misconceptions are there around renewable gas and how can we change the...
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The right time to start thinking about your next budget submission is now! (MA Explains... Federal Budget)
Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled a federal budget that he says strikes a “considered and methodical balance” between tackling inflation and supporting struggling Australians. In so doing, Federal Labor have kicked-off what you might dub “Budget Season” across the nation. And while the federal…
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The Mainland is Red! But what will eight Labor governments mean for your organisation? (MA Explains... NSW Election Analysis)
On March 25th, NSW voters faced a choice between reinstating the incumbent coalition government, promising to keep their state moving, for a fourth term, or commencing a fresh start with a new look Labor team eager to end their 12-year stint on opposition benches. An election that was predicted…
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"You still need to turn the lights on when it's dark" - MA Explains... A just renewable energy transition
What will Australia's renewable energy transition involve? How will we get there? Who will it affect? How do we ensure industries and workers are not left behind? Who’s leading the charge in Australia? And the billion-dollar question, who’s footing the bill? On this episode of Michelson Alexander...
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Sorry is the hardest word... Public Apologies 101
Politicians, business owners, media professionals and sporting organisations. According to social scientists Karen Cerulo of Rutgers University and Janet Ruane of Montclair State University , who published the preeminent study of public apologies, “Apologies of the Rich and Famous”, these are the...
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Money, Power & Politics... Sport has always been more than a game
Since the restart of the international sporting calendar, spectators’ appetites for global sporting events have only been matched by countries' and companies' desires for soft power gains. The term “sportswashing” may have been coined in 2018, but the practice of hosting or sponsoring sporting...
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Victoria votes, Labor wins & Dan's (still) the man... but what does it mean for the next four years?
Blink, and you might have missed it. After a fortnight-long sprint of personality-focused ads for and against the incumbent Premier, Victoria has voted and Dan Andrews has led his party to a third consecutive election win, equalling former Premier Steve Bracks' record. In the aftermath of another...
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What's At Stake? Crisis Communications During A Cyber-Attack
It’s become part of our daily online morning routine. We log into our email accounts, to be welcomed by a phishing alert from our workplace’s IT team telling us that the email littered with links and typos, wasn’t from the global CEO. We hit 'block' and then 'delete' and get on with our day. But...
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Michelson Alexander Explains... 2022 Federal Budget
Just seven months after former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered his budget in March, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the first of two Federal Budgets that the Labor Government will deliver this financial year. On this episode of Michelson Alexander Explains, Communications Specialists Matilda...
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Michelson Alexander Explains... Addiction Treatment, Prevention and Harm Reduction with Dr Erin Lalor
As one of the world's most misunderstood health issues, it’s long overdue that we rethink how we view addiction. One in four Australians will struggle with alcohol or drug-related harm in their lifetime, yet many will wait years, even decades, to get the help they need because of stigma, a lack…
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Michelson Alexander Explains... The Tasmanian AFL Club Licence Bid
A fever has taken over the country, and its number one symptom is the smell of jasmine in the air. No, it is not another wave of COVID but Footy Fever that we are talking about. In the northern states, Rugby League is reigniting its State v State competitiveness as North Queensland and Penrith…
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Michelson Alexander Explains... Takeaways from the Jobs & Skills Summit
On this episode of Michelson Alexander Explains... we’re speaking to Michelson Alexander's Special Adviser and former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration, Abul Rizvi, about the key takeaways from the Federal Government's Jobs and Skills Summit held in Canberra last week.
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H2 in 2022 - The Commercial Potentials of H2
We’ve covered plenty of ground so far in this mini-series, but we’re yet to discuss hydrogen in space. For Episode 9 of our Hydrogen Mini-Series, we’re joined by Chris Dolman, a Business Development Manager for Clean Hydrogen at BOC South Pacific As one of Australia’s leading gas suppliers, BOC…
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H2 in 2022 - A National Approach
Welcome to the latest episode of our mini-series on Australia's hydrogen future, produced in collaboration with the Australian Hydrogen Forum. So far, we've heard from business and industry leaders, as well the Clean Energy Regulator. Today, we're going to get a perspective from inside the...
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Michelson Alexander Welcomes... Michael Long OAM
Michelson Alexander is thrilled to announce that Michael Long OAM is joining our team as a Special Adviser! During and since his 190-game AFL career with Essendon, Michael has used football as a vehicle to promote better outcomes for First Nations people. In 1995, when he was racially abused on…
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Michelson Alexander Explains... the 2022 Federal Election, and what comes next
After an enormous weekend in politics, new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sworn in, backed by an interim ministry. But with the final composition of the Parliament still to be confirmed, and the full Ministry yet to be announced, there's plenty to keep an eye on for all businesses....
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H2 in 2022 - Guarantee of Origin Scheme
Welcome to the latest episode of our mini-series on Australia's hydrogen future, produced in collaboration with the Australian Hydrogen Forum. Throughout our hydrogen mini-series so far, the idea of a Guarantee of Origin Scheme has been mentioned over and over again. Today, we're going to find…
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H2 in 2022 - A Wholistic Energy Transition
Welcome to the latest episode of our mini-series on Australia's hydrogen future, produced in collaboration with the Australian Hydrogen Forum. So far on Michelson Alexander's hydrogen mini-series, we've covered production, commercialisation, and the future of renewable gas in your home and on…
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H2 in 2022 - Commercialising Hydrogen
Welcome to the latest episode of our mini-series on Australia's hydrogen future, produced in collaboration with the Australian Hydrogen Forum. On this episode, you're going to hear from Alex McIntosh from ARENA, and Justin Nash from BP. A key question they are pondering is: what can be done to…
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H2 in 2022 - Hydrogen in the home... but how?
Welcome to the third episode of our mini-series on Australia's hydrogen future! We're moving through the questions that need to be answered to secure Australia's hydrogen future, and now it's time to talk about hydrogen in the home. How, and when, can you expect to have a hydrogen-powered shower…
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H2 in 2022 - Production 101
Welcome to the second episode of our mini-series on Australia's hydrogen future! In collaboration with the Australian Hydrogen Forum in Sydney, Michelson Alexander Senior Associates James Fitzpatrick and Elyse Gatt caught up with political and industry leaders to discuss what's next for the...
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H2 in 2022 - What questions are being addressed at the Australian Hydrogen Forum?
Welcome to the first episode of our mini-series on Australia's hydrogen future! In collaboration with the Australian Hydrogen Forum in Sydney, Michelson Alexander Senior Associates James Fitzpatrick and Elyse Gatt caught up with political and industry leaders to discuss what's next for the…
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Michelson Alexander Explains... H2 in 2022
An introduction to Michelson Alexander's mini-series on Australia's Hydrogen Future, prepared in collaboration with the Australian Hydrogen Forum
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What's At Stake? The Winter Olympics & diplomatic boycotts
The Winter Olympics in Beijing have finished, and one of the lead headlines was that several nations opted not to send any government representatives, mostly in protest of alleged human rights abuses by the Chinese Government against the Uyghur population in Western China's Xinjiang region. The...
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The 'Novax' saga with Dr Abul Rizvi
In a time where people are hungry for more binge-worthy TV dramas, the sport of Tennis has provided in spades, offering a legal drama that not even Netflix could script. World No.1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on the opening day of the first Grand Slam event of 2022,...
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Michelson Alexander Explains... 2021
Michelson Alexander along with clients, family and friends meet to celebrate the year that was and amongst the festive season cheer, people were invited to reflect on their biggest learnings from 2021 and forecast what's ahead in 2022. Hosts: Jack Banister, Michelson Alexander Head of Content &...
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"We need to look at systems, not just vehicles" - MA Explains... AI, Liveable Cities & Micromobility
This week, we're very lucky to be joined by one of the world's most creative minds to discuss all things artificial intelligence, and big, city-reshaping tech. Assaf Biderman has a big CV. He is the CEO and co-founder of transportation robotics company Superpedestrian, a client of ours. And he is…
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"Local campaigns need to have local solutions" - What's At Stake when dealing with Grassroots Campaigns?
The Banksia team has been watching the Northcote Public Golf Course saga unfold, and today, we're using it as a case study to explore public relations strategies, how opposing sides can compromise on hyperlocal issues, and what makes a successful grassroots campaign.
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The media plays a part... Jen Hewett Explains COVID Recovery
The pandemic is once again the force that is driving most of the stories on the front pages, and there's plenty at stake for politicians, businesses, and citizens alike. This week, Michelson Alexander's Jack Banister and Shannon Gill are joined by Jen Hewett, the Australian Financial Review's...
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"We need to have a goal" - Paul Guerra Explains COVID Recovery
The pandemic is once again the force that is driving most of the stories on the front pages, and there's plenty at stake for politicians, businesses, and citizens alike. In this mini-series of MA Explains... we're exploring the different factors in the COVID recovery process. Today's guest is Dr...
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"We need to have conversations and humanity" - Dr Andrés Noé Explains COVID Recovery
The pandemic is once again the force that is driving most of the stories on the front pages, and there's plenty at stake for politicians, businesses, and citizens alike. In this mini-series of MA Explains... we're exploring the different factors in the COVID recovery process. Today's guest is Dr...
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What's At Stake? A COVID and communications round table
The pandemic is once again the force that is driving most of the stories on the front pages, and there's plenty at stake for politicians, businesses, and celebrities alike. This week, Michelson Alexander's Senior Associates, James Fitzpatrick and Shannon Gill, dissect the major stories. What can...
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Winning all around! What business and organisations can learn from the Paralympic Movement - Don Elgin Explains Tokyo 2020
On Michelson Alexander Explains, we've been looking at the Olympics and how the stories of the Games cut through with the public, much of which were in lockdown. This week the Paralympics starts at a time when we are all in need of good news stories. Don Elgin competed at three Paralympics in...
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"This is your one shot every four years" - Lucy Benjamin Explains Tokyo 2020
The Tokyo Olympics marks the end of, this time around, a 5-year cycle for athletes that will result in a well-earned mental and physical break. But the same applies for those that work with the athletes, including communications professionals. Lucy Benjamin has worked across the globe in several...
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"You can't be what you can't see" - Nova Peris Explains Tokyo 2020
One of the stories of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has been the strength of the First Nation's athletes representing Australia. Basketballer Patrick Mills carried the flag; the Matildas posed for a photo with the Aboriginal flag before their first game; and the team uniforms are adorned with...
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Human stories are undefeated - MA Explains Tokyo 2020
The long-overdue 2020 Olympics kicked off on Wednesday, July 21 when Australia was resoundingly thumped by their Japanese hosts on a softball diamond in Fukushima. These Olympics come after months of anything-but-softball from the IOC, which has forged ahead despite repeated outbreaks of COVID-19...
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Steve Michelson introduces... Michelson Alexander Explains
Michelson Alexander is excited to be launching our new podcast, Michelson Alexander Explains... Our team comes from a diverse array of backgrounds, and has vast experience in a range of sectors, including the media, communications, legal affairs, politics and policy. On the show, we'll be taking…
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Major policy announcements can be tough to pick apart. As royalcommissions, federal budgets and other major announcementsdrop, the Michelson Alexander team will cut through the spin and taglines to explain what’s happening, and what it means for different stakeholders.
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