NSW Statewide Community Participation Plan Now in Effect
The new NSW Statewide Community Participation Plan (CPP) came into effect on 1 September 2026, introducing a consistent framework for planning consultation across NSW.
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New Parliamentary Inquiry to Examine Australia’s Civil Preparedness and Resilience
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence has launched a new inquiry into Australia’s national civil preparedness and resilience, examining how governments, industry and communities can be better prepared to respond...
A Positive Shift for Community Engagement in the New National Environmental Standard
The release of the new National Environmental Standard (Community Engagement) 2026 marks an important step forward for how community engagement is recognised and approached in environmental decision-making.
Save the Date: OECD Innovative Citizen Participation Network Meeting
The next meeting of the OECD Innovative Citizen Participation Network (ICPN) will take place alongside the OECD Global Forum on Building Trust & Reinforcing Democracy this October.
Engagement Institute Supporting Social Media for Gov 2026
Engagement Institute is pleased to be a Supporting Partner of the 21st Social Media for Gov Summit, coming to Melbourne from 10–12 November 2026.
Engagement Meets AI: New Benchmarking Study Released
Developed in partnership by SenateSHJ and Engagement Institute, the new Engagement Meets AI 2026 Benchmarking Study provides a snapshot of how AI is being understood, adopted and applied across the...
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Coordinator Engagement | Moonee Valley City Council
Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an experienced and collaborative Coordinator Engagement to lead the organisation's community and stakeholder engagement function.
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