The Policy Platform

What The Policy Platform is

The Policy Platform is a web service for Australian charities, not-for-profits, and social enterprises that want to follow government activity and organize advocacy. Its monitoring tools include a readiness survey, decision-maker mapping, policy landscape analysis, and media monitoring. The platform says its coverage spans nine jurisdictions and fifteen chambers, and it links to original sources for checking information. Users can build a strategic plan, an advocacy strategy, and an approach to government engagement. Campaign features include contact management, drafting outreach and submissions, and coordinating campaigns. AI-assisted outputs are starting points for users to review, edit, and approve before acting. The company says user data is not used to train AI models, and agreements with third-party AI providers prohibit training on user data. It also says information is stored with industry-standard encryption and access controls and is not sold or disclosed to third parties for their own purposes. Individual inputs and uploads are private to each account, with limited staff access when support requires it. Funding discovery, application support, and tender acquittal are described as coming soon. The Free plan costs nothing.

Who it suits

The Policy Platform suits Australian charities, not-for-profits, and social enterprises planning advocacy or tracking policy and government activity. Its free plan includes solo advocate tools, while AI-assisted material requires user review and approval before action.

Limits

The free plan is for individuals and first-time advocates and includes solo advocate tools, the Government Readiness Tool, Find Your Decision-Makers and Media Monitor search. Funding discovery, application support and tender acquittal are described as coming soon.

Getting started

1. Open https://thepolicyplatform.com.au/.
2. Start with the free plan; no card is required.
3. Use the Government Readiness Tool and Find Your Decision-Makers.
4. Use Media Monitor search and the solo advocate tools.
5. Follow the structured onboarding flow to develop an advocacy plan.

Verdict

The platform combines government and media monitoring with planning and campaign tools for advocacy work. Its stated coverage and original-source links can help users follow policy activity, while AI drafts remain subject to user review.