Leo Shanahan features on SEN’s Jimmy Smith Show

Freshwater Strategy Director, Leo Shanahan, recently spoke to Sports Entertainment Network’s, Jimmy Smith about all things Rugby World Cup, private equity investment in Rugby Australia and the global leagues ripe for investment. You can listen to the episode of The Jimmy Smith Show here.
Viridios Carbon Market Report – Australia’s first survey of carbon market professionals

Following the implementation of the Chubb Review, and changes to the Safeguard Mechanism, Australia’s carbon market is continuing to develop at a rapid pace. To get an indication of how Australian businesses view the carbon market reforms and their industry’s decarbonisation progress, Viridios Capital commissioned Freshwater Strategy to conduct a survey among environmental and sustainability […]
Viridios Carbon Market Survey – FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Who takes part in the poll?Anyone who works for medium of large businesses in Australia, and provides sustainability, ESG, or carbon management services, for all, or as part of the suite of services that they provide. I haven’t been invited – how can I take part?If you work in sustainability, ESG, or […]
AFR/Freshwater Strategy post-budget polling

One of Australia’s top Political Editors, The Australian Financial Review’s Phil Coorey, writes up his analysis of the latest AFR/Freshwater Strategy poll, conducted entirely after budget week. One year on from Labor’s Federal election victory, Coorey analyses the public opinion landscape, and voter feedback on proposals put forward from both parties during budget week. Coorey […]
Analysis: Why Labour & the Tories are talking ‘tough’ on China – votes are at stake

Morgan James is a Consultant at Freshwater Strategy. Over the past few years, it has become evident just how readily events from abroad can shape domestic politics. From the sudden onset of the Covid19 pandemic, to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, events like these are demonstrating that risks originating from overseas are […]
Freshwater Strategy joins the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA)

Freshwater Strategy is proud to announce our membership of the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA). Freshwater supports greater development of the Australian space economy, and better public understanding of how the space industry can improve the lives of all Australians. We are looking forward to working closely with other SIAA members, Australian governments, international […]
Research Paper: Henry Jackson Society – UK public opinion on international research collaboration

Freshwater Strategy was recently commissioned by UK-based think tank, the Henry Jackson Society, to conduct public opinion research for its latest paper on the risks of research collaboration with high-risk countries. The report, authored by Dr Helena Ivanov, and contributed to by Freshwater Strategy’s Dr Michael Turner (Director) and Morgan James (Consultant), identifies key dimensions […]
GovConnex Survey of GR Professionals – FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions Who takes part in the poll?Anyone who works in Australia and provides government relations, or lobbying services, for all, or as part of the suite of services that they provide. I haven’t been invited – how can I take part?If you work in government relations / lobbying, and you would like to […]
Rhys Lenarduzzi talks NBL & JackJumpers to SportsPro Media’s Josh Sim

SportsPro Media’s Josh Sim interviewed Freshwater Strategy Director, Rhys Lenarduzzi about the National Basketball League (NBL), where he also revealed that there is no shortage of interest from investors looking to acquire the Tasmania JackJumpers. “The JackJumpers is now a well-run business that NBL owner, Larry Kestelman, feels is ready to be handed over to […]
Leo Shanahan discusses Freshwater Strategy polling results on Sky News with Sharri

Freshwater Strategy Director, Leo Shanahan, discusses the latest Australian Freshwater Strategy polling results including, net approval figures for the leaders, who voters prefer as Prime Minister, and how voters are responding to the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Freshwater Strategy Director Leo Shanahan says Peter Dutton is not as popular as Anthony […]