Shaping policy, protecting reputation: why public affairs counts

Government relations and public affairs are critical components of any effective PR and communications strategy. They ensure that organisations stay informed about policy changes, influence decision-making, and build constructive relationships with key stakeholders. By engaging with policymakers and understanding the legislative landscape, businesses can anticipate challenges, shape conversations, and protect their reputation. Integrating public affairs into your communications approach not only strengthens credibility but also positions your organisation as a proactive, trusted voice in its sector.

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Our government relations and public affair services

  • Policy monitoring and intelligence

    Stay ahead of legislative and regulatory changes by tracking developments that impact your sector. We provide timely insights and analysis to help you anticipate challenges and opportunities.

    What we offer:

    Legislative and regulatory tracking

    Briefings and impact analysis on upcoming policy changes

    Risk and opportunity assessments linked to government decisions

    Alerts on consultations and opportunities to contribute to policy

  • Stakeholder engagement and advocacy

    Build meaningful relationships with policymakers, industry bodies, and influencers. Our team helps craft strategies to communicate your organisation’s position effectively and influence decision-making.

    Engagement tactics:

    Mapping and prioritising government and industry stakeholders

    Development of advocacy strategies and messaging frameworks

    Parliamentary receptions, roundtables, and engagement events

    Support for submissions to consultations and parliamentary inquiries

  • Strategic communications integration

    Align public affairs with your broader PR and communications strategy. We ensure consistent messaging across media, government, and stakeholder channels to strengthen reputation and credibility.

    Messaging and content:

    Alignment of public affairs messaging with PR and media campaigns

    Crisis preparedness and response planning for policy-related issues

    Content creation for thought leadership and policy commentary

    Training for spokespeople on political and regulatory topics

See how public affairs has helped our clients