GetUp hires David Sharaz for senior role as it takes on ‘democratic threat’ of conservative groups

Progressive organisation will focus on combating far-right groups and pushing for policy wins in the lead-up to the 2028 electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProgressive political campaigning outfit GetUp has hired former journalist David Sharaz to a senior role, as it...

<p>Progressive organisation will focus on combating far-right groups and pushing for policy wins in the lead-up to the 2028 election</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Progressive political campaigning outfit <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/getup">GetUp</a> has hired former journalist David Sharaz to a senior role, as it rebuilds organisational strength and pledges to take the fight up to conservative groups including Advance.</p><p>Sharaz – most recently a public relations executive – is married to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, who was at the centre of the high profile rape case which has rocked federal politics since 2021.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/08/getup-hires-david-sharaz-senior-role">Continue reading...</a>
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