Our Approach to Advocacy

We present Newcastle in alignment with the Newcastle 2040 vision. Newcastle is a smart, liveable and sustainable global city; a place for everyone. Similarly, we position Newcastle as a leader in smart city innovation, a place where good ideas have the opportunity to grow.

Investment Report Card

We utilise a robust evidence base to outline the current level of State and Federal Government investment in our city.

Gateway Cities Alliance

We promote our partnership with like-minded Councils, Wollongong City Council and City of Greater Geelong, and recognise the similarities and the collective opportunities for our cities.

Targeted Relationships

We build strong and valuable relationships with key individuals within the public sector.

Local Evidence Base

We identify and consistently utilise local evidence to articulate local impacts. Local evidence is obtained in several formats including localised data, case studies and local stories.

Incremental/phased Advocacy

We plan our advocacy in stages. Topics / focuses will be built on year-on-year, with a clear long-term goal in mind. We design advocacy in practical terms to demonstrate value and provide evidence.

Our Written Submissions Structure

Headline policy / funding asks
Detailed policy / funding asks
The context – how we measure up
Local data and insights
Local stories
How we are helping ourselves
Opportunity to partner with us – Local Government as a connector for policy expertise

Evaluation

We measure the public value delivered through our strategic advocacy.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.