Dr Michael Turner writes in The Post ahead of New Zealand’s General Election

Freshwater Strategy Director, Michael Turner writes for The Post about the upcoming General Election in New Zealand. In it he outlines the choice Kiwis face, the contrast with previous elections, and the voters who will likely decide the result. He writes: Since The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll was published at the start of the 2023 campaign, its results […]

Freshwater Strategy Signs on with PFL for it’s APAC Expansion

Freshwater Strategy’s sports advisory practice is pleased to be bringing the Professional Fighters League down under leveraging the high-growth, high-spending global sports phenomenon of MMA.  For more information on the expansion, head to John Stenshol’s article in The Australian, here.

Leo Shanahan talks Rugby on SEN’s Jimmy Smith Show

Listen to Freshwater Strategy Director, Leo Shanahan, talk to Sports Entertainment Network’s Jimmy Smith, about Rugby Australia’s failed private equity deal, outline pros and cons of the National Rugby League’s expansion options, and the NRL grand final this weekend. You can listen to the episode of The Jimmy Smith Show here.

Leo Shanahan Discusses AFR/Freshwater Polling Results on Sky News with Sharri

Freshwater Strategy Director, Leo Shanahan, joins Sharri Markson on Sky News to discuss the most recent AFR/Freshwater polling on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Leo points out a declining trend in support for the ‘Yes’ campaign, as voters express concern that the referendum has diverted attention from pressing national issues like the cost of living […]

AFR / Freshwater Strategy ‘Voice’ Polling

The latest AFR/Freshwater Strategy poll shows a significant decline in support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, coinciding with increased public awareness of the referendum proposal. Support for a “Yes” vote now stands at 33 percent, marking a 15-point drop since the AFR/ Freshwater poll in May. In contrast, the “No” vote has solidified at […]

Jonathon Flegg features on SEN’s Jimmy Smith Show

Freshwater Strategy Director, Jonathon Flegg, recently spoke to Sports Entertainment Network’s, Jimmy Smith, about the Dolphins, Perth’s NRL bid, the Matilda’s, and the birth of a new national soccer league. You can listen to the episode of The Jimmy Smith Show on SEN here.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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