Annabelle Fisher

Annabelle Fisher

Annabelle provides research and policy support on Federal and State Government matters, and corporate and financial communications support to a diverse range of clients. Before joining GRACosway, Annabelle was a Graduate in the Clemenger Group Graduate Consulting Program where she gained experience in public affairs and corporate communications at GRACosway, public relations and media engagement […]

Jess Galley

Jess provides corporate and financial communications support to a diverse range of clients, drawing on experience in media relations, crisis communication and strategic research. In her communications career, she has supported some of Australia’s largest companies on high-stakes issues, particularly in crisis and special situations. Jess has also worked at Westpac Banking Corp as an […]

Federal Election 2025 Outcome

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Anthony Albanese has led Labor to a historic second term, securing at least 85 seats in a landslide victory. Defying polling trends, the result marks the party’s strongest performance ever. The Coalition faces major losses, including Peter Dutton’s seat, as leadership speculation intensifies and vote counting continues nationwide.

Dominic Kasah

Dominic provides research and policy support on Federal and New South Wales Government matters across a range of industries and policy areas. Prior to joining GRACosway, Dominic worked in EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice and worked across the ESG and sustainability space. There, he worked with some of Australia’s largest financial institutions, not-for-profits […]

Anna Page

Anna Page Anna is a highly experienced communications and public affairs professional with a strong track record in strategic advocacy, stakeholder engagement and policy reform. Anna brings expertise in navigating complex policy issues and delivering outcomes through collaborative engagement. She has deep knowledge of parliamentary and government processes. Anna advises clients across health, infrastructure, digital […]

Weekly Wrap Up

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As the federal election campaign ramps up, seismic global events are stealing the spotlight. US-China trade tensions have escalated sharply, shaking financial markets and prompting emergency economic talks in Australia. This week’s update explores the global ripple effects and how both major parties are recalibrating their messages ahead of election day.

Weekly Wrap Up

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Methane leaks, aged care delays, and foreign policy controversies dominated headlines this week. A long-hidden leak at Santos’s Darwin LNG facility sparked calls for investigation, while over 200,000 Australians remain on home care waiting lists. Meanwhile, Daniel Andrews’ China visit drew criticism, and Parliament prepares for key September events.

Weekly Wrap Up

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Australia’s political and economic landscape shifted this week as Anika Wells expanded the under-16 social media ban, Coalition tensions deepened over net zero, and ASIO warned of foreign assassination risks. The RBA held rates steady at 3.6%, while polling shows Labor ahead 57–43 and One Nation’s support rising.

End of Year Update

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2025 was a year of political volatility and defining choices. A tragic act of violence reshaped the national debate, while a landslide Labor victory reset Canberra’s dynamics. Economic pressures, global uncertainty and social cohesion challenges now frame the Government’s mandate, setting a demanding agenda for 2026 and beyond nationally ahead.

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