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Future Leadership is a certified B Corp and recognised Great Place to Work, dedicated to creating Better Leaders for a Better World. We bring together seven specialised talent businesses into one capability ecosystem, helping boards and executives prepare for the future. Our services include Executive Search, Interim Executive solutions, and Leadership Advisory, all underpinned by our Future Leadership Capability Framework. With a reach across 20% of Australia’s board and executive talent, we partner with organisations to build inclusive, future-focused leadership and enable sustainable capability for generations to come.

NineSquared is a leading economics and strategy consultancy, providing expert financial, and economic and public policy advice to Australian Government departments. We excel in data-driven, evidence-based solutions for public policy and regulatory environments. 
Our specialties include cost-benefit analysis, impact assessments, strategic policy development, financial modelling and analysis, regulatory impact statements, assurance and governance reviews, and demand analysis. What sets NineSquared apart from competitors is our boutique approach, offering personalised, client-focused services. We provide tailored solutions with a deep understanding of local contexts and specific government needs, delivering innovative and practical solutions.

Strategic Development Group delivers high-calibre technical advisory and management services with core capabilities in Community and Stakeholder Consultation, Program Design, Program Management and Monitoring Evaluation and Learning. We are known for our collaborative approach and ability to rapidly mobilise high-quality multidisciplinary teams built to meet the specific needs of clients.

We deliver our core services across all sectors in Australia and internationally. Our current project portfolio includes; cyber and digital resilience, gender equality, disability rights and equity, infrastructure, health, aged care, cooperatives, diplomacy, education and training, climate action, renewable energy, economic cooperation, environment, humanitarian programming, justice, property development and fisheries. In addition, our team includes leading specialists in disability rights and equity, gender and social inclusion, climate and renewable energy, cooperatives, and organisational governance. 

Strategic is a female-led SME with offices in regional Australia and consultants worldwide. We are driven by our values of humility, integrity and ambition, and a commitment to positive development.  

Macquarie Capital is an operating group within Macquarie Group, which is headquartered in Australia.

Macquarie Capital is a financial advisor, investor and developer working across 32 locations in 23 markets.

Macquarie Capital also partners with governments, businesses, and startups to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact.

Macquarie Capital advises and invests alongside our clients and partners in a range of sectors.

Macquarie Capital provides a full suite of advisory, investing, development, capital raising and equities capabilities including mergers and acquisitions advisory services, principal investing and lending, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and Private Capital Markets advisory as well as Equity brokerage.  

In FY24, Macquarie Capital advised on 290 transactions worth more than A$332bn and provided principal investment worth A$82bn across more than 1,150 deals.
Macquarie Capital was the leading M&A advisor across ANZ in FY24 (by deal count) and is No.1 Global Financial Adviser in Energy Transition. 

Atturra Advisory and Consulting (Atturra Advisory) is the strategic consulting arm of Atturra, a publicly listed, sovereign-owned advisory and IT solutions provider with almost 1,000 employees and a national footprint across Australia. Supporting the Australian Government for over 20 years, we have established ourselves as a leading strategic management advisory firm. With a deep understanding of the unique operating environment of the public sector and its key pain points, Atturra Advisory is trusted to provide practical, independent advice to senior executives across government at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.

We offer a comprehensive suite of capabilities, including strategy development to help government agencies achieve their long-term objectives, enterprise governance to ensure effective and compliant operations, risk management to protect operations and assets, and process improvement to enhance efficiency. These services enable us to deliver tailored, impactful solutions that meet the unique needs of the public sector.

Leveraging our connection to our parent company, Atturra, we provide end-to-end organisational transformation capabilities at any stage of the maturity cycle. Atturra’s offerings include advisory, cloud business solutions, business applications, data and analytics, and managed services. Additionally, as an ASX-listed entity, we comply with ASIC’s stringent governance requirements, ensuring commercial sustainability and integrity.

At Ground Effects Consulting (Sunday Trading Pty Ltd) we work hard to understand what you want to achieve, and work with you on how it is delivered to unlock value. We have experience across multiple industries in Operations, Production, Project Management, Maintenance Engineering, Logistics and Commercials, and the company is well placed to develop whole of business solutions.

The Ground Effects approach is collaborative and systemic. It relies on a deep understanding of the problem space, close integration with leadership teams and program stakeholders, an ongoing focus to understand the conditions needed to deliver on the objectives and the application of our extensive experience to put them in place.

We anchor success on early and robust planning, appropriate attention to detail, the contribution of our experience to problems, and sound progress controls. We continually work to support contributors and stakeholders from the initiating phases through to final delivery and review.

We selectively apply elements of recognised management frameworks including the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Agile Project Management and various Change Management approaches, to achieve the best results. In this way we combine creative approaches with a clear methodology to discover, plan, act and deliver tailored outcomes.

The Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES) is recognised as the leading international centre of excellence for research, training, education, and professional development in the field of customs, excise, trade facilitation and border management. CCES hosts the secretariat for the International Network of Customs Universities and publishes the World Customs Journal, which is dedicated to international customs matters and is fully endorsed and co-badged by the World Customs Organisation.

The Centre plays a leading role in promoting the World Bank trade facilitation agenda, the Australian Government Regional Trade for Development initiatives and supporting the Oceania Customs Organisation develop customs capacity across the pacific.

Allygroup provides three areas of service offering to the Commonwealth Government: 1. Legal contractors and secondees; 2. Professional services contractors and secondees; 3. End-to-end recruitment services, IR/HR capability building and other project services that build APS capability and capacity. 
Allygroup brings together a deep pool of skilled lawyers and professional contractors with a people-first support model that ensures secondees succeed, project outcomes are achieved, and clients see measurable results. Allygroup brings expertise across legal, policy, compliance, HR, finance, project delivery, administration, and more.

At Ora, we believe bold thinking drives real progress. As experienced industry leaders, we don’t just consult – we partner, challenge, and deliver. Our clients come to us with complex problems, and we show up with clarity, courage, and a practical mindset to get things done.

‘Be bold’ isn’t just our tagline, it’s how we operate. Whether we’re advising on strategy, managing transformation, or delivering financial insights, we bring a fearless, authentic approach, cutting through complexity and making a real impact.

From strategic advisory to learning and development, from financial audits to human resources, Ora delivers across a wide spectrum of services, always with the same bold, reliable, and human approach.

Kitbag Consulting is a proven Australian management consultancy based upon experienced, like minded, well credentialed public and private sector practitioners who have come together to network; share and trade their thoughts, insights and experiences to satisfy our client's business needs.

As a Telstra small business finalist in 2025, the judges when announcing the award acknowledged that Kitbag Consulting is; ""Officially one of the highest scoring businesses in Australia to 'Embrace Innovation'.""

Each practitioner has been instrumental in assisting the Australian Government manage one of the best regulated markets in the world by any OECD benchmark. All have Australian Government security clearances.

Praxis Consultants Pty Ltd (Praxis) is a micro-enterprise that provides high quality design, monitoring and evaluation services for non-government, government and international organisations.

We are project management and advisory specialists that provide an array of services, including:

• Project Management & Contract Administration
• Business Case development and Economic Analysis
• Procurement and Transaction Management
• Decarbonisation and Climate Advisory
• Sustainability Strategy, Reporting and Disclosures
• Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
• PMO and Project Controls
• Value Engineering
• Lifecycle Costing
• Asset Management
• Programming and Scheduling
• Constructability Advice

We operate across a range of key sectors, including Infrastructure, Transport, Defence, Energy, Residential, Social Infrastructure, Commercial Property, Resources and Water.

We have a range of capabilities that enable us to work across the whole project life cycle, helping clients work through concept, project requirements and business case development, procurement, and into delivery, operations, and maintenance.

TSA Riley’s difference lies in our independence, global reach and unique depth and breadth of services. We combine this with the connected intelligence of a global team of over 1,000 experts. They bring deeply specialist sector knowledge and hands-on, lived experience to all our projects.

We look forward to partnering with you.

Fiftyfive5 evolved out of a desire to see investment in research deliver insights that drive social impact for clients and community. We leverage proven processes and expertise to inspire action, create value and enhance society through 3 key service offerings:

• Citizen centred design: Policy, program, service and experience design
• Behaviour change: Communications development; behavioural science
• Performance measurement: Brand/communications tracking; customer experience; program evaluation

Fiftyfive5 has grown to become Australia’s largest and most awarded market and social research consultancy with the industry's most highly skilled talent. We’ve done this by:

• Defining the real question: Attaining total clarity on the problem that needs to be solved. Being clearer still on why we’re solving it.
• Leveraging multi-source data: Utilising qualitative, quantitative, cultural insights, secondary or administrative data depending on client need.
• A deep understanding of people: Identifying the why behind the what, the human behind the data and the levers that can cut through and inspire change.
• To create paths that land inside organisations: So our clients can see the 'so what’, feel the potential, and are inspired to own the way forward.

Awarded ‘Research Agency of the Year’ by B&T 2021-2023 and ‘Research Organisation of the Year’ by The Research Society 2020-2022.

ICA Partners (ICA) is one of Australia’s leading boutique advisory firms specialising in the natural resources, infrastructure, power and renewables sectors. We have a significant track record of providing independent, expert advice and execution services across these industry sectors, to a range of ASX100 companies, governments, funds and developers.

Since its establishment in 2012, ICA (formerly known as Ironstone Capital Advisory; same A.B.N.) has advised on a broad range of transactions and strategic engagements including acquisitions, divestments, greenfield project developments, project financings, capital raisings, PPPs (both brownfield and greenfield), insolvencies and restructurings.

ICA’s principals and senior personnel have formerly held sector leadership roles at major global investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, UBS, Macquarie, JP Morgan, ABN AMRO and RBS. Collectively, ICA’s senior leadership team (Principals and Executive Directors) have over 150 years’ of experience across the Infrastructure, Transport, Utilities, Energy and Resources sectors.

Our team of over 36 investment and advisory professionals represents one of the largest infrastructure, energy and resources sector teams in the Australian market, which provides extensive support and expertise to deliver premium outcomes for our clients. 

DMV Consulting specialises in delivering management consulting, accounting, procurement, ICT and business advisory and labour hire services across Commonwealth, State and local government environments. We are a local Canberra based SME, DISP member, with proven sovereign capability and our team deliver services across corporate management consultancy, supply chain delivery, ICT, people and culture, corporate governance, policy and strategy, program and project management, procurement and commercial, probity (non-legal), risk and governance, intelligence, data, security and organisational change and transformation resilience.

DMV Consulting is a well-established and experienced firm offering a comprehensive range of services within government sectors. We have achieved considerable growth into information management and business improvement services. Our strengths include establishing and managing productive relationships, managing communications and producing high quality well-structured service outcomes.

We offer over 20 years of demonstrated experience working as a trusted Panel member to a wide range of government Agencies and private sector organisations, including 20 years within the federal, state and local government marketplace. DMV Consulting is a reputable and experienced provider of services within government sectors. Our emphasis on quality assurance and compliance, and membership of many industry bodies underscores our commitment to professionalism and excellence in service delivery. 

Heartward Strategic is a trusted pair of hands delivering high quality social research and analysis services across Australia. Heartward collaborates with government, non-government and social organisations to create evidence-driven impact on leading social and policy issues. 

We do this by applying analytic thinking, emotional intelligence and technology to deliver rapid, cost-effective research and make meaning from any kind of information about people – their needs, behaviours and preferences.

We specialise in:

• custom-design and delivery of qualitative, quantitative and hybrid primary research 
• collection, review and reporting on data and submissions from public and stakeholder consultations 
• evidence reviews and examination of secondary data
• advanced analytics, and
• developing strategic frameworks.

Using participatory research approaches and working methods, we are committed to engaging ethically with all participants and contributors, respecting diversity and the value of lived experience.

As an SME, we are nimble and focused, resulting in an outsized effect on the sectors we work in. Independent and purpose-led, Heartward has no conflicts of interest in any work we undertake for government. Our team are credible, engaging presenters and facilitators, and our tailored written reports are relied on at executive and ministerial levels and regularly published.

Key Capabilities
•    Strategic Procurement and Contracting advice spans commercial & financial aspects
•    Commercial advisory in the context of Government Procurement and Contracts
•    Advisory across the whole capability development life cycle from procurement planning, industry engagement, approvals, tender development, evaluation and negotiation, approvals, contract management & performance
•    Probity advisory
•    Project management
•    Financial Management - financial viability and modelling
•    Price & cost modelling / analysis, and accounting
•    Financial risk mitigation including use of bank guarantees, parents guarantees/deeds of indemnity
•    Supplier vetting and monitoring
•    Company and industry analysis including supplier reviews and SRM

Aalto is an Australian specialist economics and management consultancy, established in 2016.

Key areas of expertise include:
> business case development for major capital projects
> cost benefit analysis of policy and project proposals
> financial and commercial feasibility assessment
> investment logic mapping
> complex economic and financial modelling
> stakeholder engagement
> reporting for briefing of senior office holders, to support informed decision decision making.

Aalto works across the spectrum of Australian infrastructure sectors, notably including Defence & Nat Security, Arts & Culture, Water & Environment, Justice, Transport and Science & Research.

Aalto's QMS is independently certified to ISO9001.

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading global university, powered by its people, partnerships and communities. UOW’s vision is to inspire a better future through education, research and partnership.

UOW is globally recognised for delivering impactful research that drives positive change. UOW ranks 44th among the world’s universities for social and economic impact in the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which are benchmarked against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

UOW’s world-class capabilities provide a deep base of research and commercialisation capacity that greatly magnifies the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow and compete.

Our researchers work with some of the world’s best research partners to solve the biggest questions facing society, striving towards a better quality of life for future generations. UOW’s research is purposeful, focusing on:

• Power, energy and infrastructure
• Healthy living
• Bio-medical sciences
• Future manufacturing 
• Social change and public policy

UOW is providing solutions that support emerging businesses and transform core industries to adopt advanced technologies and innovative systems. The research community has created an environment where entrepreneurship and innovation can thrive so research can be transferred into commercial products and services.

Biointelect is a premier life-science accelerator consultancy and CRO, uniquely positioned to support Australian government entities in their healthcare innovation initiatives. With unparalleled expertise from early-phase research to market launch, we provide strategic advice and technical support that drive successful outcomes.

Our extensive experience includes strategic business case development, ecosystem mapping, policy review, and public health leadership. We have a proven track record, executing over 450 projects across diverse disease areas and product types for more than 160 clients worldwide.

Biointelect 360degree view of the healthcare ecosystems from preclinical, clinical trial capabilities, through to commercialisation highlights our ability to navigate complex regulatory, market access, and policy landscapes.

As trusted advisers, we empower public agencies to embark on major infrastructure projects and policy reforms that enhance health outcomes for all Australians with proven impactful results. Our deep understanding of the healthcare innovation ecosystem and strategic planning positions us as ideal partners to support your goals.

Join us in advancing Australia's healthcare landscape. Partner with Biointelect to leverage our expertise and achieve groundbreaking success in your healthcare projects. Together, we can create a healthier future for Australia.

At Prominence, we believe in the power of human-centred management consulting. With  21+ years’ experience, we are more than a service provider, we are your trusted partner. Our team of high-calibre, multidisciplinary consultants are ready to deliver tailored pragmatic advice with a sharp focus on your organisational and operational needs.

We deliver solutions across federal, state and local government in our core services areas of: strategy and governance – supporting decision-making and accountability; people, performance and culture – enhancing workplace dynamics for high performance; and project and commercial Advisory – delivering project management, risk planning and market insights.

Prominence is quality assured to ISO 9001:2015.

David Madden is a highly experienced leader and investigator with almost two decades in investigation, corporate analysis, management, and leadership reviews, following a 29-year career in policing, culminating as Deputy Commissioner of Operations for NSW Police. Currently operating under DBM Independent Consultants, he specialises in high-level workplace investigations, risk analysis, workplace trouble shooting and cultural/operational review, policy reviews, executive mediation, and leadership coaching. Madden's career highlights include directing statewide policing operations, developing accountability mechanisms, and managing emergency responses, including counter-terrorism efforts. He has a strong background in ethical governance, having conducted investigations into workplace misconduct, fraud, historical sexual assault, institutional abuse and corruption for various government and non-government agencies. Madden holds a Master of Letters in Sociology and a Bachelor of Applied Social Science in Justice and Psychology. His certifications include a Cert IV in Government Security. He has been recognised with several awards, such as the Australian Police Medal for Ethical Service and the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Affairs Award. Madden is committed to ethical standards, accountability and strategic management, making him a valuable asset to any organisation seeking high-level investigative and governance expertise.

The Culturally Inclusive Research Centre Australia (formerly the Cultural & Indigenous Research Centre Australia) is an industry leader in research & evaluation with people with disability, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We champion intersectional, person-centred, accessible, and culturally sensitive approaches.

Our team offers insights derived from 25+ years of experience working with diverse communities in remote, rural and urban settings.

We speak more than 50 community languages. We’ll make sure your questions are heard. You’ll trust in our methods and value the clarity our research brings.
 

Marsh Advisory is the risk consulting and analytics division of Marsh McLennan, one of the world’s largest firms specialising in risk, strategy, and human capital. In Australia, Marsh Advisory boasts over 200 experts in fields including Enterprise Risk Management, Business Resilience, Workplace Health and Safety, Natural Catastrophe, Climate Change, Property Risk Management, Asset Valuation, Actuarial Analysis, Risk Financing, and Cyber Security.

Annually, Marsh McLennan successfully executes over 500 consulting projects in the Australian public sector, renowned for our independence, government expertise, and tailored, practical solutions.

Our team of negotiation professionals bring a wealth of real-world knowledge and negotiation experience you won't find in a textbook.

We can provide sound advice and support on any commercial negotiation issue.
 

Since its inception in 2014, E3 Advisory has established itself as a leader in providing specialist advisory services throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.

E3 Advisory has been at the forefront of policy and strategy development on behalf of federal, state and international governments and government owned corporations. This includes a review of existing processes and policies for efficiency and effectiveness. We have extensive experience in establishing project and program management offices for special projects as well as assisting in establishing the governance structures for these vehicles.

E3 Advisory has developed business cases and investment proposals for major and mega infrastructure projects across Australia, and has considerable experience in undertaking business case assurance and reviews, identifying critical issues and risks.

We also provide strategic procurement services and delivery of major infrastructure projects, including strategic risk management advice.  We have extensive program and project design experience, including demonstrated expertise in managing the project delivery of some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects. E3 Advisory also provides services for post-implementation review and assurance.

Our client first approach and deep understanding of stakeholder needs ensures that we deliver tailored, effective solutions that drive meaningful outcomes and long-term success.

KPMG is a global network of professional firms delivering Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Deal Advisory & Infrastructure, Tax & Legal, and Innovation & Digital Solutions to organisations across industries, government, and not-for-profit sectors. In addition, KPMG Enterprise provides tailored services for mid-sized, fast-growing, and family-owned businesses. In Australia, KPMG has a long-standing reputation for professionalism and integrity, supported by approximately 10,000 people, including over 600 partners, in offices nationwide. Through deep expertise and a dynamic, collaborative approach, KPMG helps clients solve complex challenges, drive transformation, and create sustainable value in a digital-driven world.

Established in 2015, IPS Management Consultants is an award-winning Aboriginal-owned management consulting business providing professional services to Federal and State Governments, corporations, small businesses and communities. 
We passionately embrace opportunities to create meaningful pathways for First Nations communities and businesses, along with our committed advocacy to drive strategies that deliver economic independence for First Nations’ people. IPS has over 60 employees across Australia, and 26% of our workforce are First Nations people. Full details of our services: https://www.ipsau.com.au

Interaction is an all-women led and powered, Australian small business and Registered Training Organisation. We’re not a big consultancy, and that’s the point. We work in complex environments, combining evidence, neuroscience and practical delivery to build capability and momentum. Clients trust us because we understand systems, people and the realities of change. We design tailored solutions that stick, lift performance and transform cultures. Change is hard. People matter. We help you be bold, be brave and be better.

At Project Services International we specialise in professional project management helping our clients to deliver successful projects to meet their business needs. 
We have delivered projects in the transport, rail, infrastructure, energy, resources and Defence environments. We provide independent project assurance advice to clients across all Australian States and New Zealand.
Our services include project management, schedule and cost estimating, project controls, auditing and reporting, economic appraisal and benefits realisation.
Several of our project managers have helped our clients receive awards for engineering and project excellence from Engineers Australia and the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Bastion Insights is Australia’s leading mid-sized market and social research consultancy, dedicated to delivering practical insights to guide informed decision-making. Our specialist Social & Government team combines deep industry knowledge with advanced research methodologies to provide robust, evidence driven strategic recommendations. We specialise in comprehensive research and evaluation services tailored to the unique needs of our government clients.

With a proven track record of successful collaborations across various government sectors, we excel in understanding public policies, social issues, and consumer behaviour. Our robust approach integrates proven quantitative and qualitative techniques, ensuring thorough analysis that captures the full spectrum of public opinions, beliefs and behaviours. We pride ourselves on delivering precise, timely, and relevant insights that drive actions to improve policies, programs and government services.

Bastion Insights is committed to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical research practices. We are ISO certified and leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative methodologies to stay ahead of trends and provide forward-thinking solutions. By partnering with us, government agencies can confidently rely on our expertise to navigate complex challenges, optimise outcomes, and foster community trust. Invite Bastion Insights to tender for your future research project and experience the difference that expert insight can make.

The Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy (MUCHE) was established in 2014 to become one of Australia’s leading applied health economics research centres. Since its inception, MUCHE has delivered over 100 research projects, undertaken research for government and non government organisations valued at over $15 million, and contributed to research funded by academic grants valued at over $70 million.

MUCHE has a broad set of skills and experience in economic and program evaluation, policy analysis and data analytics. Our research represents a reliable reference point for decision makers. MUCHE team members regularly contribute to policy decisions, having sat on various national government committees. These include the National Suicide Prevention Office Expert Advisory Group, Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Interim Aged Care Working Group, the NDIS IEP Academic Advisory Panel and the Department of Health and Aged Care Expert Advisory Panel for the Review of General Practice Incentive Programs and the Review of Primary Care After Hours Programs.

MUCHE has developed a strong reputation for answering complex health economics research questions using a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach. MUCHE is affiliated with several other academic research centres, within and beyond Macquarie University, and collaborates on international health economics projects with world leading research groups around the world.

BDO is one of Australia’s largest advisory and accounting organisations, with more than 2,980 people, including 343 Partners. We have offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, McLaren Vale, Melbourne, Parramatta, Perth, Sydney, the Sunshine Coast, and Townsville.

We offer the capability and depth of expertise of a large global practice, with the approachability and relationship-driven style you expect from a local firm.

Every BDO firm offers comprehensive local knowledge and experience within an international context, consistently delivering quality specialist advice. Our global network extends across 166 countries and territories, with over 119,600 people working out of more than 1,800 offices.

GSA Management Consulting is an Australian owned small to medium enterprise, specialising in strategy, service delivery improvement and governance, risk and compliance. We are a boutique management consultancy firm delivering services to the Department of Defence and Australian Government Departments. We have a breadth of experience and expertise to rival leading consulting firms.

Agora is an established professional consultancy firm based in Canberra offering a full range of consultancy and project delivery services. We have a strong track record of partnering with our clients to achieve their objectives. Agora comprises qualified, highly skilled consultants that have had real public sector experience—including leadership roles in Commonwealth Government departments.

Our vision is to be recognised by our clients as their first point of call for all consulting and delivery requirements. We aim to be a trusted advisor, partner, educator and deliverer of quality services for an affordable price.

Charles Kendall Australia is an Australian owned specialist firm with a dynamic team of procurement, contract management and probity specialists that have extensive experience across both public and private sectors in Australia and internationally. 

We have delivered over 300 probity advisory and audit engagements covering the full range of categories across federal, state and local government. 

Our engagements delivered include high value / profile / risk projects (including multiple billion dollar projects) and complex, interactive methodologies (such as co-design, competitive dialogue, Alliance, ECI and ETI). We balance the rigour to ensure a robust, defensible process with pragmatism to find solutions that achieve the best outcome.

Policies that have their intended impact, are underpinned by evidence.

Given the rising contestability of ideas and claims, government needs, more than ever, trusted and independent expert advice to inform their decisions. The Australian Academy of Science - an independent learned academy - is uniquely positioned to fill this need.

The Academy convenes scientific knowledge through national and international experts in any field and draws on experienced staff working at the science-policy interface. Academy activities draw on the deep expertise within its Fellowship, which comprises over 600 of Australia's most accomplished scientists, and our extensive national and international scientific networks. 

The Academy's science advice capability is agile and adaptable. Each policy challenge is unique and requires a tailored approach. Whether it's a rapid response to an emerging scientific issue or a long-term strategic challenge, our approach is designed to fit the specific requirements of the situation. 

Harnessing our unique independence and convening power, the Academy integrates scientific understanding into policy formulation to support decision-makers.

The Social Research Centre is a leading evidence partner, delivering world-class, ethical and culturally-sound research and evaluation to the Australian Government since 2001. We specialise in social research and evaluation and are trusted with research programs of national significance, including the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching and the Australian Early Development Census. We are fully owned by the Australian National University. 

Our services include:

• Survey design – methodology, sampling, questionnaire design and piloting, and cognitive interviewing 
• Survey delivery – large and small through online, telephone and paper modes. We are home to Life in Australia™; Australia’s only randomly recruited online panel
• Qualitative research – in-depth interviewing, online communities, focus groups, and workshops 
• Desktop research – rapid evidence, policy and literature reviews
• Data science and analytics – data visualisation and dashboards, statistical and insights analysis, report publication, and data management; 
• Mixed-methods research – data triangulation integrating multiple sources and data linkage
• Evaluation – formative, summative, process, outcome, impact, performance, and cost-benefit analysis
• Consultancy services, including strategy development, Theory of Change design and developing outcomes frameworks. 

Our areas of expertise include: 

• Health and Wellbeing 
• Attitudes and Values 
• Identity and Belonging 
• Equity and Justice 
• Workforce and Economy 
• Education and Knowledge 
• Policy and Politics 
• Environment and Sustainability. 

Governance has the potential to significantly impact the development and delivery of Public Policy outcomes.

Governance is a misunderstood category often grouped under the heading of “compliance”, rather than the broader topic of “governance systems and performance impacting policy outcomes”.

Thoughtpost is one of Australia’s leading public sector Governance specialist firms. Governance is all we do. 
We understand the nuance required when operating in a public sector environment, often influenced by what we describe as “constrained autonomy”.

Our principals were responsible for the development of the governance curriculum for the AICD.

Our subject matter specialist partners address the broad question of Governance from the integrated perspectives of

• policy and process,
• strategy and finance, 
• regulatory and legal, 
• behaviour and culture.

Alignment behind a common purpose produces better outcomes.

Thoughtpost can assist in multiple ways:

• We can ensure that governance structures are appropriate for the stated purpose, and effectively support the defined strategy. 
• We will help you benchmark and measure the key factors of performance and alignment to ensure effective delivery.
• We can work with you to ensure that the right skills and behaviours are engaged to drive a stable and enduring culture. 

The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive university, with a reputation for innovative and collaborative knowledge production, translation and implementation. UON offers a diverse base of skills and experience in research design and methodology (both cross-sectional and longitudinal), including quantitative data collection (e.g. surveys, linked data); research project management; data management; data analysis, synthesis and interpretation; evaluation methods; qualitative data collection (e.g. focus groups); paper and online survey development and design; longitudinal and cross-sectional analysis; and peer review and critical appraisal of research methods, design, and interpretation. 

UON also has a strong track record of research excellence in health, particularly women’s health family, domestic and sexual violence; child abuse and adversity; reproductive health; maternal morbidity and mortality; health behaviours; health service use; physical health; and mental health. Longstanding relationships between UON and the Australian Government Departments of Health and Aged Care (e.g. through funding the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health) and Social Services demonstrate UON’s capacity to deliver quality research that is relevant and responsive to policy priorities. 

CEPA is a global, economic and financial policy consulting business.  Our strength is advising about matters where economics and public policy overlap.
We operate through our offices in Australia and the UK. Our consultants support clients’ complex decision-making by providing robust analysis, which is commercially and politically astute, innovative and frequently relied upon by governments, regulators and the public sector, multinational organisations and private companies of all sizes.

We have worked on more than 1,200 projects to date, with extensive expertise in our core sectors of energy (electricity and natural gas), water, transport (road, rail, airports, airlines), infrastructure, global health, communications, media and payment systems.

We provide a wide range of micro-economic services, including economic regulation of infrastructure and utilities, economic and financial modelling, estimations of the cost of capital, market design, competition economics, infrastructure access regimes and disputes, expert witness work, due diligence, undertaking case studies, behavioural economics, cost appraisals, program and project evaluations, impact assessments, cost-benefit analysis, benchmarking, transaction advisory services and merger analysis.

YouGov Australia delivers cutting-edge custom research, specialising in political, social, and market trends. Our extensive experience in conducting in-depth and impactful research, with expertise in Government and social research, ensures tailored insights to meet your unique needs.

Leveraging a global panel of over 27 million members, including 630,000+ Australian panellists, we provide accurate, representative samples. Our quantitative experts work closely with you to design and execute research aligned with your goals, using methodologies such as opinion polls, brand perception tracking, stakeholder sizing, and advanced analytics like segmentation and predictive modeling. We also offer streaming data and automated dashboards (e.g., Crunch) for real-time insights. Rigorous quality control, including real-time checks and comprehensive data cleaning, ensures reliable results.

We excel in exploring the "why", resulting in impactful storytelling and action-focused reporting. Our qualitative experts design and run focus groups, in-depth interviews, online diaries, and ethnographies to provide you with deep insights. We produce detailed and insightful reports, presentations, and workshops to ensure your studies are actionable and get traction.

Our proven track record includes accurately predicting major election outcomes and referendum results. We are fully compliant with GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act, ensuring your data's security and confidentiality. We are also ISO 20252 certified, highlighting our commitment to high-quality research standards.

Partner with YouGov for bespoke market research and intelligence that drives informed decision-making. Visit our website to learn more about how we can support your research objectives. 

Ruth Bayley draws on her substantial experience of government procurement to deliver practical advice that helps clients to undertake their procurement processes in ways that achieve results whilst also demonstrating compliance with the procurement policy and legislative framework. Ruth holds a PhD from QUT which examines the explanations given by corrupt public officials and suppliers for their corrupt behaviour in Australian public sector procurement processes. Her research informs Ruth’s strategic procurement and probity advising.

Ruth is committed to providing prompt, well-reasoned, practical, and independent advice for clients. She firmly believes that clients engage her to identify potential process, probity and reputational risks and help them to devise practical plans to manage or mitigate these, even if that is sometimes uncomfortable or challenging. She takes this obligation most seriously.

Ruth provides advice promptly, recognising how stressful waiting for advice can be for clients If possible in the circumstances, she provides clients with multiple options to consider, so that clients can choose the approaches that suit them. However, Ruth always provides the advice needed in the circumstances, even if this may not necessarily be what the client “wants to hear”. Ruth works cooperatively with other members of the procurement team and advisers.

Astryx is a specialist procurement and commercial services firm - that's all we do! Our team of highly skilled and personable experts bring experience across the Defence, ICT, Commonwealth and State Government sectors. As a female founded and led SME based in Canberra and Perth, we work collaboratively with our clients providing a drive to deliver you the best results in your procurement and probity matters. 
We provide our advice and services as you require – we can deliver short, sharp and specific deliverables and expert advice, or provide specialist resources on a longer-term basis. Our skillsets cover the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

elevenM is a specialist consulting firm helping you mitigate digital risks and build trust, with our service offerings across cyber security, privacy, AI and data governance, strategic communications, awareness and training. Our mission is to build trust in the online world. 

With Australian organisations collecting, handling and storing more data than ever before, and uses digital technologies in more innovative ways than ever before, managing data and the information environment is now a significant challenge. This challenge crosses the increasing community and regulatory expectations in privacy, the rapidly evolving threat landscape in cyber, and the increasing data holding associated with the digital economy.

Adding to that, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are taking businesses by storm. But making the most of these technologies requires a structured and rigorous approach to understanding and mitigating their risks.

Our team spans and closes these gaps, bringing together Australia’s leading (and multi-disciplinary) cyber security, privacy, and information, data and AI governance experts, to ensure your digital challenges and data risks are considered holistically, with an expert view across the entire field. 

As well as breadth of experience in the industry, the elevenM team brings extensive experience across both the public and private sectors. 

Callida Consulting is an independent Canberra-based consulting firm focused on public sector consultancy services. We are dedicated to helping our clients solve governmental challenges by providing informed, insightful and practical consulting services.

We offer expertise across a spectrum of disciplines including financial management, policy and program development, implementation, management and evaluation, business strategy, workforce and operations improvement, change management, procurement support, data analytics and business systems improvement.

As a locally owned Small to Medium Enterprise, our approach to assignments is highly inclusive and complemented by an embedded integrity framework. We place great importance on working in genuine partnership with our clients to ensure excellent outcomes and we pride ourselves on delivering tailor made, pragmatic solutions.  We believe that quality delivery is of utmost importance and our mix of experienced consulting professionals, with diverse professional experience across government and non-government enterprises, are committed to meeting our clients’ needs.

Our focus on the public sector means that we understand the business of government. We understand how to achieve results within the complex environment and have a proven track record in delivering real value for clients.

The Parenting Research Centre is a national, independent and non-profit research and development organisation established in 1997.  We seek better outcomes for children by increasing effectiveness and fostering innovation in the way families are supported in their parenting. 

The Centre partners with clients in the health, education, disability and welfare sectors to deliver tailored solutions based on the best available evidence.  We design, adapt, implement and evaluate approaches to parenting support.   We believe that science can make a difference in the everyday lives of families when it is translated effectively into useable information, policy, and professional practice.

DXP Consulting is a research, policy and strategy consultancy specialising in providing clients with the insight and advice necessary to make better decisions.

Our mission is to inform and influence the design and reform of exceptional policies and strategies. Our motivation and passion is to make a difference.

We do this through the application of evidence-informed quality analysis, sound judgement and working tactically to positively influence outcomes. We work effectively at all points of the cycle from ideation through to evaluation.

While we are generalists, able to turn our heads and energies to a diverse range of issues, we have developed deep and specialist expertise in a range of areas. Education and skilled migration policies, and the labour market conditions and challenges of the professions, are key areas of specialisation. Other foci include gender equity, Indigenous opportunity and business strategy.

We value rigor, practicality and integrity. We are rigorous in the application of relevant data and insights to issues and opportunities. Our advice on how to design or reform policy and strategy is practical. Integrity is the foundation of all our relationships and actions.

Compas is a trusted Australian-owned recruitment and workforce solutions provider with over 37 years of experience supporting government and private sector organisations. We specialise in sourcing top-tier talent across diverse categories, including IT and cybersecurity, data and analytics, program and project management, engineering, corporate support, HR, finance, and Defence roles. 

Leveraging cutting-edge technology and rigorous vetting processes, we deliver customised, cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs. Certified to ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards, Compas ensures quality, security, and compliance. We are your reliable partner for specialised and high-demand recruitment solutions.

Oxford Economics Australia is a leading provider of independent economic analysis and advice. Our sole focus on independent economic analysis, free from political or commercial ties, ensures objective insights for our clients.

With 60 years of experience in the Australian market and a team of 60 employees in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra we’re able to provide a full suite of economic consulting services including: 

• Macroeconomic, industry and labour market forecasting, 
• Econometric modelling and analysis 
• Policy advice and evaluation 
• Scenario planning and analysis 
• Cost-benefit and economic impact analysis
• Infrastructure advice and prioritisation including market capacity studies and cost escalation forecasts
• Climate change analysis
• Transport forecasts and network modelling

Each year, we complete over a hundred consulting projects across various sectors and topics. Our reports, forecast databases, and economic models are subscribed to by more than four hundred Australian organisations, including government agencies, businesses, banks, and universities.

Our extensive experience and comprehensive services help clients navigate economic challenges and opportunities.

Insight Economics is a boutique strategy and economics consulting firm. The Insight Economics team brings together deep public sector expertise and advanced analytical capabilities to help governments tackle major public policy challenges and realise strategic opportunities in the public interest. We are experts in complex economic modelling, data analytics and the evidence requirements of central agencies for new investment and policy approvals. Our competencies include cost benefit modelling, economic impact analysis, business case development, labour market modelling, market sizing and projections, industry and innovation policy, funding model reform, pricing, trade policy, and health systems reform. We have experience in a wider range of industry sectors including health and life sciences, disability, emergency services, defence, resources, sustainability, tourism, manufacturing and other government services. 

The Behavioural Architects: Leading Experts in Behavioural Science and Social Research

Established in 2011, The Behavioural Architects is a globally renowned behavioural change consultancy. Our team delivers unparalleled insights into human decision-making, driving tangible results for public and community-focused organisations. We craft and implement impactful behaviour change strategies using interdisciplinary insights, ensuring meaningful societal outcomes.

Integrating Behavioural Science, Systems Theory, and Human-Centred Design, we offer a profound understanding of decision-making. Our evidence-based interventions are applied across public safety, education, healthcare, transport, sustainability, and urban planning, using qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

Our core values - JOY of discovery, COURAGE to challenge, and KIND-HEARTEDNESS - drive our actions and foster a culture of empathy. We aim to positively impact communities and the environment, creating a brighter future.

Our three-stage approach ensures actionable strategies:

1. MAP: Identify target populations, analyze behaviours, and understand triggers and barriers.
2. DESIGN: Develop research-rooted interventions incorporating communication, public policy, and design principles.
3. TEST AND LEARN: Pilot, scale, evaluate, and refine strategies for sustained change.

Partner with us to harness Behavioural Science, engage communities, and achieve your goals.

Tailored HR Solutions is a dynamic boutique collective of highly experienced business and HR expert advisors. Our services are underpinned by proven methodologies and tools, enabling us to work collaboratively with our clients and build lasting capability. We leave each organisation better prepared and enabled to succeed – now and into the future.  

We help solve complex challenges impacting our clients, working in partnership with them to create sustainable, actionable solutions that uplift their organisational performance and unlock the potential of their people. Our expertise covers a wide range of areas, including:

• Workforce Planning & People Analytics
• Strategic Planning
• Organisational Design & Transition
• HR Transformation
• People Capability Development
• Workshop & Micro Learning Design and Facilitation.

We value what makes you different. We celebrate the unique characteristics of each organisation, discarding the one-size-fits-all approach and designing impactful, tailored business and workforce solutions that effectively harness your organisation’s greatest asset – your people.

We work in partnership with your team, taking the time to understand your organisational DNA and what sets you apart. These opportunities for collaboration provide us with the insights needed to craft fit-for-purpose solutions, powered by your people and the right evidence and technologies, to uplift workforce engagement, productivity, and performance. 

Leadenhall was established in 1982 and is a leading Australian independent advisory firm specialising in the valuation of businesses, intangible assets, debt and complex financial instruments (options, convertible notes etc.). We have a national team of 20 people and access to a network of international experts.

We are a group of highly experienced valuation professionals, many with ‘big 4’ corporate finance and valuations experience. Our approach is transparent and responsive, with a commercial mindset. Through our extensive technical and commercial experience, and our industry knowledge, we offer clients high quality valuation advice to support decisions and assist in satisfying regulatory and compliance obligations.

You can be assured that you’ll get a valuation report that everyone can understand, and that is able to withstand the most robust scrutiny. You’ll get a transparent assessment of the value of the business that’s clearly communicated and explained.

Trust the team of experts that others trust. We provide valuation courses for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, we’re a member of the ASIC Panel of Independent Experts and the Australian representative of the Valuation Research Group.

Abt Global’s mission is to improve the quality of life and economic wellbeing of people worldwide. Equity is the cornerstone of our work.

In Australia we have been successfully operating for over 20 years as leaders in research and evaluation, strategy and advisory, policy development and analysis, and program design, implementation and/or delivery support. 

Our team includes researchers, evaluators, statisticians, epidemiologists, demographers, public health experts, advisers on equity and inclusion, economists, governance experts and more. We work across a range of sectors including health, education, environment and finance/economics.

Our two primary areas of practice are Australian domestic and international development with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region. In the Australian market we work for a range of Commonwealth Government Departments including Departments of Health and Aged Care, Social Services and Veterans Affairs. Additionally, we consult to State and Territory governments. Abt is a top tier supplier to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

We routinely partner with Indigenous organisations to deliver our First Nations work in Australia, focused on health, social and emotional wellbeing and the protection and safety of women and their children. Additionally, we have Indigenous partners on a range of our Pacific consultancies including PNG Women in Leadership.
 

RSM: Assurance, tax and consulting services for Australian business leaders.

We are proud to have supported clients with their audit, tax, and consulting needs for over a century. Our growth story, starting from a small husband-and-wife team and blossoming into a formidable team of 2000+ professionals, has positioned us as a leading player in Australia's professional services industry. 
Despite our remarkable growth, we remain rooted in our humble beginnings. With 32 offices spread across bustling capital cities and serene regional locations, our national footprint gives us a unique understanding of the local business landscape. We take pride in offering tailored solutions that proactively identify opportunities and address challenges.

Digital. Thought. Leadership.

MXA is an independent strategy and innovation consultancy focused on strategic issues that are influenced by technology, digital and data.

We focus on providing consulting services to senior leaders on the following four key areas:

1. Strategy: including Digital & Tech Strategy & Transformation, Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise and Solution Architecture
2. Projects: including Business Case Development, Implementation Planning, Project Advisory
3. Design: including New Products and Services, Customer Experience and Service Design
4. Operations: Operating Models, ESG Advisory, Digital Talent & Culture

Four things make MXA different:

1. We understand the challenges of Government, having built a strong track record over the past twelve years. We are committed to delivering successful outcomes and driving your capability development.
2. We are outcomes-based, preferring to work on a fixed-price basis, because you pay for the experience of working with us and the quality of our work, not the time we spend.
3. We are independent. We do not have any preferred products or partners, and do not write recommendations with our interest in mind.
4. We are experienced technology, digital and practitioners who have had successful careers and have over time moved into consulting.

SpencerMaurice specialises in providing trusted advice and independent reviews to public sector organisations, social enterprises, and corporate enterprises. We are an Australian owned small business that was founded in 2019.

We have already achieved an extensive track record delivering highly sensitive management consultancy projects for the public sector. We pride ourselves on combining contemporary thinking with proven methodologies. Delivering pragmatic advice that helps you to achieve your desired outcomes.

Our services include Independent Reviews, Strategic Planning, Organisation Design, Governance & Risk, Financial Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy & Program Reviews.

SpencerMaurice is a business name of Silverspan Pty Ltd.

Integrity Advisory is a boutique advisory service established in 2012. We specialise in assisting Commonwealth entities with the integrity of their operations.  We can provide:

• Fraud and Corruption Risk Assessments
• Fraud and Corruption Control Plans
• Integrity Frameworks, including comprehensive governance, policies and procedures.

Tanner James is an Australian-owned Canberra-based small business with a 30+ year track record of working with the APS. We help departments and agencies uplift their project and program management capability through training and coaching in the practical application of best practice management frameworks including MSP, PRINCE2 and PRINCE2 Agile. 

We offer flexible services to individuals, project and program teams and PMOs, including establishing robust governance and plans for implementation of major new policy initiatives.

Puzzle has extensive experience in helping our clients strategically transition their spaces and re-imagine how their people work together. We’re a trusted advisor & partner to clients across multiple sectors, including within the public sector.

We’re experts in:

Change management: We help our clients to engage their people and leaders, build confidence, enthusiasm and capability to align with new ways of working.

Workplace blueprint: We use data, analysis, insight and our deep experience to help our clients define their desired future workplace.

Transition: We apply rigorous project management to ensure that the physical movement of people, information and assets is seamless.