Michael "Mick" Mcneill Email & Phone Number

Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australia

• As the sole Australian in the US Embassy Political Section, this position had a strong focus on meeting with key figures in the Australian parliament, government, think-tanks and media, for advisory and alliance purposes; developed and provided advice surrounding national security, foreign policy, human rights, reputational crisis management, media relations, immigration, legislation and more • Advised US government departments and agencies on political and legislative developments affecting the Australia-US Alliance• Briefed the Ambassador/Charge d’Affairs and produced cables, reports and daily updates that had wide audience in the US government, including the National Security Council ♦ Political Advisor ♦ Political Reform ♦ National Security ♦ Strategic Policy ♦ Foreign Policy ♦ Reputational Crisis Management ♦ Media Relations ♦ Education ♦ Immigration ♦ Policy Recommendations ♦ Legislative Advice ♦ Legislation Evaluation ♦ Stakeholder Engagement ♦ Government Stakeholder Engagement ♦ Government Relations ♦ Government Frameworks

Canberra, Australia

• This position was focused on providing political and media advice to Senator Gary Humphries, which included: - Drafting media releases - Extensive engagement with journalists- Speech-writing- Assisting with Senate Committee work- Helping constituents across a wide range of portfolios including immigration, health and education- Engaging with state and territory governmentsPolitical Specialist ♦ Political Advisor ♦ Political Reform ♦ National Security ♦ Strategic Policy ♦ Foreign Policy ♦ Reputational Crisis Management ♦ Media Relations ♦ Education ♦ Immigration ♦ Policy Recommendations ♦ Legislative Advice ♦ Legislation Evaluation ♦ Stakeholder Engagement ♦ Government Stakeholder Engagement ♦ Government Relations ♦ Government Frameworks

Canberra, Australia

• Working at nights, I compiled news clippings for a wide range of government and private sector clients, including Defence and Intel• Trained new staff in computer tracking of key issues, keywords and brand names throughout a time of significant media transition to an online environment• Updated client briefs in response to emerging issues and client requests

Canberra, Australia

• Set up recording equipment• Summarised news bulletins for a wide range of government and private sector clients, and compiled the morning DFAT news summary• Extensive liaison with a vast range of clients (in person and via phone), including stakeholders from Ministers’ offices