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🎄 🎅 🎁 York Park Group works with and is connected to so many wonderful people and organisations. As our Christmas gift to clients and friends this year, we nominated four organisations for them to select one they would like a donation to go to on their behalf.   These organisations were nominated because York Park Group has either worked with them and/or because a member of our team cares deeply about the work they do: Paralympics Australia: Helping our current and future Paralympians chase their sporting dreams, transforming lives through the power of sport. Boys to the Bush: Focused on prevention and early intervention strategies for vulnerable male youth, through MENtoring, camps and school programs. Fitted for Work: Helps women in Australia experiencing disadvantage get work, keep work and thrive at work. Find Your Voice Collective (https://lnkd.in/g2A8Jrmw): A community-based organisation for people of all ages and abilities, established to increase visibility, capacity, inclusion and opportunity through creative and artistic experiences. Fantastic charities doing fantastic work.   Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year! See you in 2025! Sean Sammon Evelyn Ek Emma O'Sullivan Jacob Hopgood Fleur Wackett Emma Barnes

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan today announced her new Cabinet. York Park Group has put together a summary of the key Ministerial and portfolio changes. If you would like further information, please contact the York Park Group team. Sean Sammon Evelyn Ek Emma O'Sullivan Jacob Hopgood Emma Barnes Fleur Wackett

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and the Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher today announced the 2024-25 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook. Click through below for some of the key points you need to know.

Hugh Marks has been appointed Managing Director of the ABC.   He was previously Chief Executive of Nine Entertainment, a role he held for five years from 2015 to 2020.   Mr Marks' appointment comes as the ABC navigates the digital transformation of the sector, with declining radio and television audiences, and he has already signalled the national broadcaster will need to "make choices" about its priorities.   He replaces David Anderson, who announced in August he would be stepping down from the role, just one year after being reappointed for a second five-year term.   Mr Marks said: “No other institution has the reach and impact of the ABC, and it is a privilege to lead the ABC workforce as we confront the many technology and programming opportunities before us.”

After 18 years in Parliament, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has today announced his resignation.   "Renewal is important, and after 10 years as Treasurer it is time for me to hand over the reins," Mr Pallas said.   Before entering politics, Mr Pallas was the Assistant Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions and worked as Chief of Staff to former Premier Steve Bracks.   He won the state seat of Tarneit in 2006 and was immediately appointed to cabinet as Minister for Roads and Ports. His resignation will trigger a byelection in the seat of Werribee.   During his press conference, Mr Pallas said: "There are things that could have been executed better but that's acknowledging that we're all human.... I've had my time. For better or worst, I've tried my best."   Today's announcement follows the delivery of his tenth Victorian State Budget in May this year, which had Victoria’s net debt forecast to rise from $156.2 billion by the end of the next financial year to $187.8 billion by June 2028.

Last night, York Park Group celebrated 2024 with clients, friends and our wider network. It was a fantastic evening filled with great conversations and plenty of holiday cheer https://lnkd.in/gHBjWMMY A huge thank you to everyone for your support in 2024. We’re excited for 2025! Sean Sammon Evelyn Ek Emma O'Sullivan Jacob Hopgood Fleur Wackett Emma Barnes

Former Coalition Minister Paul Fletcher MP has today announced he is resigning from politics, opening up a vacancy in the crucial marginal seat of Bradfield.   Bradfield, in northern Sydney, is one of the target seats of the Teal movement. In 2022, candidate Nicolette Boele turned Bradfield from a safe Liberal seat to marginal, coming within 4 per cent of beating Mr Fletcher, who suffered a 15 per cent swing against him.   Mr Fletcher, a moderate in the Liberal Party, served as the Minister for Communications, Social Services, and Infrastructure from 2015 to 2022.   In announcing his resignation, Mr Fletcher expressed his desire to be replaced by a woman: “The choice of candidate is a decision for our party and not for me as the outgoing MP. I will say just one thing: I think it would be a smart move to choose one of our outstanding Liberal women to carry the Liberal banner in Bradfield."   Salesforce Executive Director Gisele Kapterian is firming as one of the favourites to replace him.

Premier Jacinta Allan today launched Victoria's Economic Growth Statement (https://lnkd.in/gz53udct) and the establishment of the Premier’s Business Council. Our Managing Director, Sean Sammon, attended the event.   The Council will bring together some of Victoria’s most influential business leaders to collaborate on Victoria's economic future - Andrew Dillon, Andrew Irvine, Colonel Anthony Pratt, Bihong Wang, Carol Schwartz AO, Carolyn Viney, Elizabeth Lewis-Gray FTSE FAusIMM GAICD, Lisa Barron OAM, Mark Mentha, Michael Schneider, Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM, Nick Reece, Penny Fowler, Sharon Pickering.   Also announced, five new priority sectors aimed at boosting productivity, competitiveness and growth: Advanced Manufacturing & Defence, Health Technologies & Medical Research, Circular Economy, Digital Technologies and Agribusiness.   These sectors will be further strengthened with a new industry policy to be released in early 2025, a $20 million Victorian Industry Development Fund and the Boosting Business Skills Mentoring Program.

Our End of Year YPG Team Lunch!   Just some of our highlights this year... - We've worked with a range of new clients in different sectors, helping them navigate complex challenges and issues - We've continued working with long-term clients to build and manage reputation - We had four new team members join us - We've settled into our new office and launched a new website - We've shared insights and hosted events with our network - We've grown the Australian Political Book of the Year Award. Thank you to all of our clients, colleagues and friends for your continued support.   We're looking forward to the upcoming Christmas break with our families and friends, and excited to continue supporting organisations to build trust and change minds in 2025. Sean Sammon Evelyn Ek Emma O'Sullivan Jacob Hopgood Fleur Wackett Emma Barnes

We're thrilled that our Managing Director, Sean Sammon, has been invited to be a member of the The McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership Shortlisting Committee for 2024.   The McKinnon Prize is Australia’s independent, non-partisan award for outstanding political leadership, and is a collaboration between the Susan McKinnon Foundation and the University of Melbourne.    Former Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg has been appointed the Award's new Patron, joining former Prime Minister The Hon. Julia Gillard AC.   The Shortlisting Committee and Selection Panel, chaired by Michael Brennan and Martin Parkinson AC respectively, brings together a diverse group of experts from politics, business, and media to decide the recipients of this prestigious award. Congratulations Sean Sammon Paul Sakkal John Scales Emma Dawson Michael Brennan Catherine Douglas Cherelle Murphy Bronwyn Pike Zara Seidler Tom Switzer Anthony Tran and Troy Bramston. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dtqNkrbz   #buildingtrust #changingminds