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Fossils behind the National Press Club
The National Press Club (NPC) says its role is defending press freedom but is that mission at odds with its corporate sponsors? This April, the outgoing head of the Net Zero Economy Agency, Greg...
Media Statement: Shell Creative Account Pitch
Comms Declare has cautioned any agencies considering pitching for Shell. As revealed in Ad News Shell Energy Australia is looking for a creative agency. Comms Declare Founder, Belinda...
Letter to CVA regarding Chevron Sponsorship
Dear Conservation Volunteers Australia, I am writing to express my concern regarding the renewed partnership between Conservation Volunteers Australia and Chevron. While I greatly admire the work...
Santos influence in Narrabri
Internal emails obtained by Comms Declare indicate how Santos is wielding influence in Narrabri as it pursues its gas project and the flood-ridden council largely ignores climate change. FESTIVAL OF...
Response to new Draft Environmental Claims Code
Comms Declare has responded to the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) draft Environmental Claims Code, which is designed to stamp out greenwashing amid growing consumer...
Al Jazeera: Australia is preparing to burn – more fossil fuels
Australia’s government struggles with climate contradictions as it commits to damaging fossil fuel projects. Australians are used to seeing messages with advice on preparing for bushfires and other...
Big Fossils at COP28
The 28th UN climate conference, or COP, is the biggest ever. Hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) it will only be a success if it restricts fossil fuels. So, the Exxon CEO and a record 2,456...
Walkley winners: end fossil fuel sponsorship
43 Walkley luminaries sign open letter, following protests over Walkley’s Ampol sponsorship deal Some of Australia’s top journalists are calling on the Walkley Foundation to protect the...
Shell’s polluting influence
Everyone needs to save money right now, but Shell Australia is using the cost of living crisis to improve its image and grow its social media presence.It's using influencers to giveaway free petrol....
New PRCA greenwashing guidelines
The Public Relations and Communications Association in Asia-Pacific has released golden rules for sustainability. The guidelines call for bravery from companies to be transparent and admit...
Third F-list reveals Ukraine war bonanza for lobbyists
Research by Comms Declare has found a boom in lobbyists working for fossil fuel companies racking in record profits on the back of the war in Ukraine. More than 90 Australian agencies are believed...
Plea to Tassie AFL: Don’t accept fossil fuel sponsors
As sponsors line up to align themselves with Tasmania’s new AFL team, advertising industry group, Comms Declare, is writing to the Tasmania AFL Board and Brand Tasmania, asking them to rule out...
Gas industry peak body, APPEA, referred to regulator for potentially false or misleading conduct
The oil and gas industry’s peak lobby group, APPEA, has been referred to the Australian Competitionand Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly false or misleading statements regarding the...
New Report: Restrict advertising of oversized, polluting vehicles.
Reducing demand for the largest SUVs, Utes and American-style trucks would reduce air pollution, sickness and greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate decision reveals Walkley’s dilemma
Out of the ruins of the World Wars, two fledgling industries sprouted, grew and took over the world: petroleum and public relations. In Australia, there are few better examples of this than Ampol’s...