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I have attached a printable Concern Tracker you can use.In: I want to raise a concern but don’t want to be ‘that person’.
6 months ago
Firstly, you’re not “that person.” You’re an active citizen, and your voice matters.
The best appro …In: I want to raise a concern but don’t want to be ‘that person’.
6 months ago
I have attached a proposal builder template you can use to map impact, partners, and return investme …In: The project has a community fund. Can we ask for a health clinic?
6 months ago
Absolutely, and you’re thinking strategically. Here’s what strengthens your case:
Show how the pr …In: The project has a community fund. Can we ask for a health clinic?
6 months ago
I have attached a plain-language handout you can print or share.In: I saw something called 'social licence' in the news. What is that?
6 months ago
Good question, this comes up a lot. A social licence to operate isn’t a formal permit. It’s the trus …In: I saw something called 'social licence' in the news. What is that?
6 months ago
That’s common, and not acceptable. Under Queensland’s guideline, engagement materials must be access …In: Can the community ask for changes to a mine design?
6 months ago
Yes, you can, and there’s precedent. In Queensland and NSW, companies have changed their project des …In: Can the community ask for changes to a mine design?
6 months ago
Start by writing to the proponent’s stakeholder engagement lead. If the issue isn’t resolved, escala …In: We went to the consultation session, but it felt like a PR show.
6 months ago
Technically, it counts, but it doesn’t meet the standard of meaningful engagement as outlined in Que …In: We went to the consultation session, but it felt like a PR show.
6 months ago
You’ve hit on an important distinction.
What you’ve described is corporate charity, which can be ap …In: What’s the difference between charity and community investment?
6 months ago
You’re exactly right, and you’re not alone.
I have attached a free worksheet that can help.In: What does cumulative impact mean?
6 months ago
Great observation, and yes, you're partly right.
A cumulative impact is the combined effect of …In: What does cumulative impact mean?
6 months ago
Here’s a great primer from the Food and Agriculture Organisation:FPIC Manual for Practitioners (FAO)In: I saw ‘FPIC’ on the website. What does that mean?
6 months ago
Absolutely. FPIC stands for Free, Prior and Informed Consent. It’s an international human rights pri …In: I saw ‘FPIC’ on the website. What does that mean?
6 months ago
Yes, guidelines from the NSW Department of Planning, for example, state that consultation must begin …In: The consultation felt like a box-ticking exercise. Is that allowed?
6 months ago
Unfortunately, this experience is more common than it should be. While community consultation is req …In: The consultation felt like a box-ticking exercise. Is that allowed?
6 months ago
Sure! A social licence to operate isn’t a formal permit—it’s the ongoing acceptance and approval fro …In: What’s the best way to ask a company for community
6 months ago
It’s great that you’re thinking about alignment before applying. Here’s how to strengthen your ask:
…In: What’s the best way to ask a company for community
6 months ago