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ThinkPlaceX specialises in navigating complexity where action is difficult, stakeholders are entrenched, and change feels out of reach. Since 2005, we’ve helped leaders across sectors tackle complexity and deliver positive change through strategy, policy, digital transformation, and service innovation. Our co-design approach unites systems thinking and lived experience to create real-world impact. With expertise spanning design, research, and transformation, we help shape a better future.
 

Established in 2005, our 20-year-old veteran-owned SME prides itself on agility and quick mobilisation, with teams located throughout Australia to support defence, government, national security, and purpose-driven organisations. We are dedicated to excellence, integrity, and enhancing processes for the benefit of all Australians.

• We provide strategic business advice, leadership, governance, and business analysis so that clients can confidently navigate complexities, make informed decisions, and achieve their business goals with clarity and purpose.
• We specialise in organisational restructure, workforce planning, culture change, and change management to help clients streamline operations, optimise resources, and drive sustainable growth.
• We excel in program and project delivery so the client can execute initiatives efficiently, minimise risks, and achieve your objectives on time and within budget.
• We offer enterprise protective security solutions so the client can safeguard their assets, mitigate security threats, and maintain business continuity with confidence.

At Providence, we excel in transforming complex challenges into actionable solutions, leveraging our diverse experience to maintain high standards across all sectors. We partner with clients to assess in-house capabilities, ensuring our expertise maximises their investments and delivers impactful results. With Providence, the promise is that clients are not just customers – they are valued partners.

Infrastructure Advisory Group (IAG) is Australia’s most trusted strategic advisory and delivery services firm. Our people have assisted clients to successfully plan, transact and deliver more than $100 billion of projects across Australia’s eastern seaboard. This combined experience ensures IAG’s team members effectively navigate complex project governance frameworks, challenging stakeholders, multifaceted technical environments and regulatory intricacies to deliver value for money outcomes.

We bring together a team of the industry’s most respected practitioners to assist clients optimise social and economic outcomes through delivery of world class infrastructure assets and services. With extensive multidisciplinary experience comprising 170+ infrastructure specialists, we have unparalleled full project‐lifecycle experience across the strategic, commercial, legal, technical and delivery aspects of complex, large‐scale infrastructure projects.

At IAG we understand the approach required and support needed to build and deliver complex capital programs and projects. Working hand-in-hand with clients and industry, we leverage insights and lessons learnt from diverse projects to achieve project certainty and deliver on objectives.

Holan Group is an Australian owned professional services and legal firm based in Canberra. We provide services to federal government, and the private and not for profit sectors. Our organisation has grown rapidly since its inception, with staff located in Canberra and Sydney, and an operational footprint extending to Victoria, Queensland, New Zealand and Japan.

Our Experience

We provide professional and consulting services across all phases of the business lifecycle, transitioning fluidly from initial scoping and framing phases, through to governance and assurance. We possess significant security capabilities including a security accredited facility within the Canberra parliamentary triangle and the ability to sponsor AGSVA Security Clearances.

Our service offerings include:

• Business Improvement: Empower organisations to achieve operational excellence and transformation.
• Project & Program Management: Tailored solutions to help plan, foresee, coordinate, and manage projects every step of the way. 
• Workforce Optimisation: Enhance workforce capability through contemporary people-centric strategies, policies and programs. 
• Learning & Development: Build a high-performance workforce through customised development programs that drive lasting behaviour change.
• Commercial: Ensure value for money across engagements through commercial management, advisory, financial management, and specialised support.
• Legal services: Enhancing policy design and implementation through sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and legislation.
   

La Trobe University is dedicated to creating a future where health, safety, and equity form the cornerstone of thriving communities. Through interdisciplinary applied research, we tackle critical challenges across key domains:

• Healthcare and Aged Care Excellence: We lead advancements in clinical practice and social wellbeing, translating research into actionable improvements in healthcare outcomes and policy. Our commitment to equity drives inclusive health policies and interventions that enhance quality of life across diverse populations. Additionally, we foster lifelong wellbeing and safety in sports, promoting participation and performance for all.
• Social Policy and Evaluation: Understanding social dynamics, we address barriers to equity and social justice. Our research informs fairer educational, business, and civic systems, ensuring inclusive opportunities and amplifying diverse voices.
• Environmental Sustainability: At the forefront of ecosystem preservation, we study biodiversity and resilience to combat environmental threats, safeguarding landscapes and communities, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
• Understanding and Preventing Disease: Our researchers mitigate inequity and inform best practice by tracking the history of disease management, international policy and ethical implications.

La Trobe’s integrated approach and evidence-based solutions help build resilient communities and a sustainable future globally. Together, we forge pathways to a healthier, more equitable world, where every individual can thrive.

Freeform, is a strategic market research consultancy.  We specialise in service based industries, Government and social enterprises, delivering a mix of CX research, communications testing, segmentation and personas, and deep dive research projects to better help clients understand what makes their customers tick.  We leverage the latest marketing science, along with cutting edge tools, to deliver fast, robust and thorough insights.  What separates us from many research companies is our relentless focus on the strategic outcomes.  We don't get lost in observations but focus on the impact and how clients can really leverage the data to greatest effect.

Centium supports Federal Government agencies with expert risk, governance, and assurance services. Our team delivers tailored internal audit, conduct investigations, cybersecurity, and probity advisory solutions aligned with national standards. With deep public sector experience and a scalable hybrid model, we help agencies strengthen integrity, transparency, and service delivery. Centium’s ethical, evidence-based approach ensures strategic outcomes, operational efficiency, and public trust—nationwide.

IOD PARC is a private employee-owned consulting company and a leading, global specialist-provider in results-based performance assessment in international development.  With its varied client base, including multilateral, bilateral, and UN agencies, IOD PARC has developed an acclaimed reputation for its work that combines the rigour and analytical skills of monitoring and evaluation expertise with a process-based approach to organisational development and change interventions.

CAST provides standards-driven and evidence-based People, Major Projects and Advanced Analytics outcomes, supported by leading AI/ML and planning tools.  We call this ‘Advanced Capability Analytics’.

‘Advanced Capability Analytics’ empower our clients to address their most complex operations and planning challenges independently.  It relies upon the responsible, secure and standardised application of Advanced Analytics approaches proven to work in context, and tailored to specific People, Asset, Program and Project needs.

We have award-winning expertise in the application of Advanced Analytics including AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Large Language Models, Automation, Modelling & Simulation - in our core practical competency areas of Capability & Workforce Planning and Development, Investment Portfolio Analysis, Contract Performance Management, Risk Assurance Management, Logistics Management and Bid Analysis & Preparation.

CAST Intelligence uses Information Security (Infosec) Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessed tools, and is a member of the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).  We are committed to meeting the security and privacy needs of Australian Public Service, and the other highly regulated industries we serve.

CAST is proudly Australian owned and operated.

We are experts in these industries & sectors:
-Climate change & sustainability
-Energy & renewables
-Financial services
-Public policy & Government
-Natural resources & agriculture
-Telcos & media
-Transport
-Urban & rural water
-Urban economics
-Waste management

We undertake the following type of economics:
-Behavioural economics
-Benchmarking & productivity
-Commercial contracting & negotiation
-Competition economics
-Cost benefit analysis
-Customer engagement & stakeholder facilitation
-Data analytics
-Dispute & litigation support
-Economic models
-Economic regulation
-Environmental economics
-Environmental, social & governance - ESG
-Financial & commercial advisory
-Pricing & regulatory reviews
-Public policy advisory
 

Coolamon Advisors delivers strategic expertise to government and commercial organisations across Indigenous policy and program delivery.

Core capabilities:
Program design and implementation for Indigenous communities
Policy development and advisory services
Innovative solutions for complex delivery challenges

The firm brings deep understanding of the diversity across Indigenous Australia and the unique challenges this creates for government responsibilities. Their approach focuses on delivering tangible value and benefit to all Australians whilst respecting cultural complexity.

Unique value proposition: Proven ability to navigate the intersection of Indigenous diversity, government policy requirements, and program delivery success.

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.

Hazelbrook Legal is an industry-recognised & nationally awarded corporate, regulatory and financial services specialist law firm, headquartered in Canberra with offices in Sydney. We have one of the most experienced financial services & funds practices in Australia, with a team drawn from leading global & top-tier firms.
Our corporate & regulatory practice delivers high-quality advice across governance & compliance, commercial contracting & workplace relations.
With the capability and technical excellence of a top-tier firm, Hazelbrook offers the agility, responsiveness and value expected by public sector clients. We are committed to providing pragmatic and accountable legal solutions that meet the highest professional & ethical standards.

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.

Dandolo Partners:

• Is a public policy and strategy consulting firm.
• Works exclusively for organisations in and around government
• Are ‘expert generalists’ who will take a first principles approach to any area of public policy, but also have special expertise in: 
  • Education (early childhood, schools, VET and higher education)
  • Health and human services
  • Industry policy, especially as it relates to innovation
  • The cultural and creative sectors
• Is based in Melbourne, but works nationally.
• Has around twenty five consulting staff, and draws on a network of partners.
• Meets the Australian Government’s definition of an SME, and therefore qualifies for exemptions for direct (including direct appointment outside the MAS panel)
• Works around the policy cycle on: 
  • Agenda setting and thought leadership
  • Policy reviews and strategy
  • Implementation support
  • Evaluations

Clients tell us they value our:

• Strong skills in conceptual thinking and problem solving. We help them work through ‘wicked problems’.
• Pragmatism, flexibility and ability to work at pace as required.
• Ability to draw real insight from, and capture nuance in evidence.
• Appreciation of their operating environment. We know how government works.
• Compelling communications, whether for executive or public audiences, or both.
• Commitment to building authentic relationships. 

At Baringa Partners, we set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working.

You’ll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life.

In Australia, we partner closely with clients in government, energy and resources, and financial services, supporting them as they transform their organisations, tackle their most important challenges and build a sustainable future for us all.

Inform Economics is a specialist economics and financial consultancy delivering cost–benefit analysis (CBA), economic/financial modelling and analysis, and business case development.

We have delivered ex-ante (forward-looking) and ex-post (backward-looking) CBAs for 30+ government agencies across Australia, supporting:

* Government advertising and communication 
* Business cases and investment decisions 
* Program and policy economic evaluations 
* Regulation/Regulatory impact statements 
* Impact assessments 
* Industry-specific CBA methodologies

We also build capability: since 2019, we have delivered CBA training for the Australian Evaluation Society and across government, with 700+ participants successfully completing our programs.

ChatHouse is a boutique qualitative and social research agency, providing insightful, quality research. Our team has had decades of experience conducting high-quality research for both government and commercial clients.

Regardless of the research technique applied, our goal remains the same, to get below the surface of our subject and beyond the purely rational, thereby enabling us to deliver tactical, strategic and above all, actionable insights.

What makes us unique?

Senior-only research agency: Good research comes from experienced, intelligent and insightful researchers. ChatHouse clients know they will only have senior researchers on their jobs from start to finish.

Qualitative specialists: We are purists so you will never have a ‘quantie’ running groups or a ‘qualie’ analysing data. Rather we have a strong partnership with a leading Quantitative agency that allows us to offer integrated qual – quant studies.

Need-based research offering: Our approach is entirely brief-led, resulting in personalised services that focus on the individual needs of each client.

Areas of expertise

• Exploratory 
• Attitudinal and Behaviour Change 
• Product and Brand development 
• Communications

We have board experience working with government clients, including ATO, ASIC, Health, Employment and Workplace Relations, Defence, Education, Office of Responsible Gambling, and the Cancer Institute, among others.

Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading independent accounting and consulting firms. With an Australian workforce of 1,500 people and a global network of over 65,000 operating in 150 markets, our unique corporate structure is built on transparency, integrity and accountability.

As a full-service professional services firm, we help Public Sector organisations fulfill their commitment to delivering positive outcomes through Audit & Assurance, Financial Advisory, Tax and Consulting Services.

Specifically, within our Consulting division, we support clients in Strategy Implementation, Operating Model Design, Data & Digital, Program and Project Delivery, Change Management, Performance Improvement and Supply Chain Optimisation. We also provide services in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Uplift, Internal Audit, Regulatory & Payroll Compliance, Controls Assurance, Cyber Resilience, Financial Crime and Forensic Investigations.

We work with Public Sector entities at local, state and federal levels and regularly leverage our global team for insights into world's best practice. Our approach is focused on building client capability through knowledge transfer and the training and development of client teams.

Our brand promise of "Reach for Remarkable" is our aspiration and our values are based on Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence.

Professional Services to Fed Government for Infrastructure, Industry, Mining & Defence acquisitions. 
Specialised in large Project/Program Management/Assurance including: Strategy, Delivery, Cost, Risk, Schedule, Quality & Controls for projects from $0.25m to $11bn.
- 9 years of operation
- 100+ Federal Gov contracts, No KPI missed
- 25 professionals= 450+yrs in sector
- ISO9001 & ISO19443 certified
- DISP accredited + cleared team
- Offices: CBR, BNE, MEL, ADL, SYD
Provide Assurance, Requirements & Engineering, Govt Approvals, Business Case & CABSUB. Test & Evaluation.  Procurement & Probity Advice. Strategy. Commercial & contract advisory. Acquisition, Operation, Sustainment(ILS) & Disposal of Assets, Infrastructure & Facilities.

Bull & Bear Special Assignments (BBSA): Your trusted partner in government service excellence. With 20+ years’ experience, we support agencies of all sizes in organisational design, workforce management, L&D and strategic innovation and support. Our team of experienced experts deliver impactful solutions using data modelling, forecasting and strategic analysis. We challenge conventional thinking, drive improvement and foster innovation, bringing fresh perspectives and alternative approaches to business practices. BBSA cross-skills staff for continuity, shares specialised knowledge and conducts risk assessments. We co-design with agencies to achieve efficient, effective outcomes. Discover the unique value proposition of BBSA today.

ARTD is a public policy advisory firm, specialising in monitoring and evaluation. Since 1989, our team has delivered developmental, process and impact evaluations exclusively to government and community organisations. We work with all levels of government supporting effective decision making and building evaluation capacity.

Over 35 years in public policy have allowed us to hone our expertise, processes and ethics. We listen wholeheartedly. We work with you to understand your needs and goals, and then tailor our approach accordingly.  

Our vision is for a more thoughtful world. Robust evidence and data underpin our analysis. The collective wisdom of our highly engaged senior leadership team informs every project. We back this up with strong project management processes, flexibility and high levels of client service.

Our people care deeply about their work and the impact it has for government, the environment and the wider community. As an employee-owned SME, we have teams in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and the surrounding regions. We also have an extensive network of lived experience and First Nations associates around the country who co-design and co-deliver projects with us.

Connect with us for strategic evaluation, monitoring and research services that increase the likelihood of program success.

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.

DeltaPearl Partners is a premier Australian economics, public policy, and strategy advisory firm. Our team features Australia's leading economists and policy specialists, bringing extensive senior experience from Treasury and key government agencies. 

We deliver robust national fiscal and economic analysis, policy development, CGE and microsimulation modelling, and strategic advice. Our deep sector expertise spans Defence, critical minerals, infrastructure, energy, renewables, healthcare, the care economy, water, agriculture, and housing. 

As a trusted partner on the whole-of-government panel, we provide pragmatic, evidence-based solutions to navigate Australia’s most significant challenges and build national prosperity.

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers (HWLE) is a national firm which utilises qualified lawyers exclusively in providing Management Advisory Services to Commonwealth agencies including Privacy and Probity Services. Having intimate legal knowledge of policy, guidelines and processes in these areas, we have a unique ability to provide high quality consultancy services to government. 

Privacy 

HWLE's personnel are recognised advisors, with highly developed knowledge of the principles and requirements of the Privacy Act 1988. We advise agencies on their obligations, conduct PIAs, undertake privacy reviews, conduct privacy training, produce guidelines and notices, advise on data security assurance, and conduct privacy and data protection health checks. Our contacts for privacy services, Michael Palfrey, Will Sharpe and Kristina Mihalic, are well-known to the Commonwealth and sought after for their practical approach to managing complex privacy issues. 

Probity 

HWLE's advisors have deep understanding of the CPRs, CGRGs and according legal framework. George Marques and Brian Ambler have over 30 years' experience advising Commonwealth agencies and corporate entities in relation to procurements and grant processes. Their experience encompasses providing briefings, preparing probity plans and guidelines, competitive dialogue protocols and training to procurement and evaluation teams. They also provide ministerial briefings and investigation of conflicts of interest and complaints.

Ninti is an Aboriginal-owned and led project management company, registered with Supply Nation and in operation for over 20 years. As one of Australia’s biggest First Nations consulting companies, we have managed over 300 projects on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.  
Our vision is to build opportunities with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through research, innovation and engagement. Our services include project management, stakeholder and community engagement, participatory evaluation and research and data collection.
 

Our focus is helping deliver better public outcomes through the public and private sectors, and the juncture of the two. From people to performance, systems to design, culture to operations, we offer a unique blend of strategy meeting execution.

Our business is integrating your domain expertise with specialist skills in achieving and sustaining strategic change so that you get the outcomes you want. We bring an integrated set of skills in strategic change, program and project management, leadership and execution. Our consulting approach is to work collaboratively alongside your team to form a strong partnership, delivering meaningful change through integrated teams.

Where it makes sense, we couple our consulting approach with our breakthrough training programs to uplift your capability in strategic thinking and problem solving, implementing change, procurement, and communicating with influence.

The expertise and guidance you get from Kiah will be pragmatic, insightful, and implementable. Our clients get extraordinary value from engaging us because our highly skilled consultants bring masterful consulting acumen coupled with public and private sector expertise.

There are common factors in how we work with our clients—and you will always find us bringing our collaborative and human-centred approach to the execution of strategic change.

MinterEllison Consulting (MEC) is the leading Australian SME consulting practice of its kind, distinguished by its deep Government expertise, contemporary market insights, and commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients.

Backed by Australia’s largest law firm, MEC was established in 2017 through the acquisition of ITNewcom, a highly respected technology advisory firm. Since then, MEC has complemented ITNewcom's proven experience in procurement, negotiation and technology optimisation, with specialist capabilities across privacy, cybersecurity, ESG, education, regulatory, strategy, human capital, finance and risk. Through our integrated service offerings, we have advised clients on over $70B in projects, as well as   some of their most complex problems.

Underpinning this capability is one of the most sophisticated market research, benchmarking and analytics capabilities dedicated to Australia. This provides our clients with unparalleled visibility into industry trends, pricing insights, supplier capabilities, skills, risk and commercial models.

With a law-firm history dating back to 1827, we take independence seriously and are ready to be held to the highest levels of probity and integrity. We are authentic and innovative in our advice, leveraging deep expertise coupled with contemporary digital tools and a strong commitment to uplifting the capability of our staff and our clients.

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.

Rennie Advisory Pty Ltd is a multi-disciplinary advisory firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, serving both government and non-government clients across the country.

Rennie helps organisations navigate and optimise the transition to a sustainable future. Rennie bridges the gap between where organisations are today and where they need to be—navigating transition, creating value, and delivering impactful solutions.

Our main services include strategy (corporate, operations, and transaction diligence), capital advisory (capital strategy, deals, modelling), economics, reform & sustainability, and business & technology advisory. Rennie brings diverse expertise, and collaborative, pragmatic solutions to our 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.

Limerick & Associates is a small management consultancy specialising in Indigenous governance, research and evaluation and community development. The Principal, Dr Michael Limerick, brings a rare blend of high-level public sector expertise in Indigenous policy, legislation and service delivery together with academic rigour in research and evaluation practice. Dr Limerick has 14 years’ experience in legislative, policy and management positions in the Queensland Government and 16 years’ experience as a consultant specialising in Indigenous governance development, research, program evaluation, and facilitation of cross-sector partnerships.

Limerick & Associates has particular strengths in project management and coordination of complex policy and program evaluations and initiatives, engagement with First Nations stakeholders, rigorous research and analysis and preparation of high quality reports. After three decades working in and with First Nations communities, Limerick & Associates has a strong network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants and field workers who can be engaged for particular projects. Limerick & Associates also partners with Aboriginal social enterprise, Myuma Pty Ltd, for evaluations and other community development projects.

WELCOME TO THE DYNAMIC WORLD OF VUCA

Solving your governance and leadership challenges.

VUCA Trusted Advisors is a bespoke advisory team, with deep expertise in governance. We have strong experience working with government agencies, providing tailored and cost-effective advice. We understand the pressures and challenges to assist Boards and Executives to navigate these to achieve continuous improvement and success.

We help our clients solve problems, improve governance and create confidence. VUCA Directors and Associates are a group of experienced thought leaders who share our passion to build and optimise individual and organisational excellence, to help our clients succeed.

GOVERNANCE | STRATEGY | SEARCH | LEADERSHIP

VUCA Expertise

• Board Governance Review
• CEO Performance Review
• Board Governance Framework
• Board Skills Analysis
• Workshop Facilitation
• Executive Search
• First Nations governance and strategy

In the spirit of reconciliation, VUCA Trusted Advisors acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.
 

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.

RD partners with government, education, and industry clients—including Defence, DFAT, Health, major universities, and leading technology companies—to deliver high-visibility, multi-stakeholder projects. 

Our core services are: strategic communication & content, creative services, digital transformation & technology enablement, AI, event management, and coaching & training. 

We blend storytelling, technology, and skills uplift, connecting people to purpose and enabling strategy. RD’s multidisciplinary team provides end-to-end delivery, drawing on extensive Defence experience, security-cleared staff, and deep understanding of complex systems. We’re recognised for client focus, clear communication, and future-ready, impact-driven solutions.

Plan International Australia is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  Plan International has offices in 70 countries worldwide, with 50 Country Offices implementing projects and programs across Africa, Asia, Middle East, Pacific and Central/South America.  Through the use of context-specific strategies and approaches, Plan International supports partners to build sustainable locally managed services.

Customer Science Pty Ltd is an Australian consultancy and technology firm specialising in customer experience (CX) and digital transformation. We combine human-centred design, data analytics, automation, and AI to help organisations deliver efficient, trusted, and modern services. Since 2014, we have partnered with government and enterprise clients to improve citizen and customer outcomes through advisory, managed services, and intelligent CX platforms including Customer Science Insights.

1LM is a wholly Australian-owned services, technology, and innovation partner delivering high-impact, value-for-money solutions across government and enterprise sectors. The founders draw on their executive-level background from Tier 1 global consultancies and ASX100 companies to bring the capability, strong technical skill and experience that large professional services firms offer, but delivered as a local sovereign capability.
The skills and experience of our people together with our partnerships with leading vendors and deep understanding of federal government operations allow us to translate complex challenges into
practical, scalable outcomes by integrating technology, strategy and financial insight.

Quantum Market Research is an agile market and social research agency helping change-makers in business, government and philanthropy make better decisions. Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of human behaviour, social sciences and over 25 years of tracking culture change in Australia. We offer all the services you’d expect from a market research agency, and then some to ensure that we are offering you the highest quality services. What sets Quantum apart is big picture thinking (and the tools that support it), applied to unique and highly targeted problems. And our people – they are truly excellent at what they do.

Flinders University is a leading higher education provider in South Australia, known for its expertise and impactful research across many disciplines, such as science, engineering, technology, the environment, natural resources, health and medical, people and society, and defence. 

Among the many specialized groups at Flinders University are the following notable examples:

• The Australian Industrial Transformation Institute (AITI), which provides high level social, economic, industry and workforce research in response to major change and digitalisation. AITI has a long history of working successfully with industry and government on a wide range of economic and social policy challenges. The AITI team undertakes advanced quantitative and in-depth qualitative research, designs and conducts policy evaluations, and identifies policy solutions.
• The Health Economics and Health Services Research group, which provides expertise in the economic evaluation of technologies and services at all Technology Readiness Levels. The group has expertise and experience using decision analytic modelling techniques to synthesise data derived from disparate sources, including the use of expert elicitation to generate cost and effect estimates at earlier Technology Readiness Levels.

Please visit www.flinders.edu.au to find more on the breadth of research conducted by our institution.

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.

Opteon provides expert valuation, advisory, specialist property and innovative software solutions across Australian, New Zealand and U.S markets.

Leveraging an expansive network of over 480 valuers strategically positioned across metropolitan, regional, and rural locations, we provide unparalleled service coverage, reaching 98% of all Australian postcodes. Our approach combines deep local insights with extensive technical proficiency, ensuring a straightforward yet thorough valuation experience.

Our technology enhances the valuation process for everyone involved with customisable, automated workflows and centralised systems to access, manage, and deliver your reports.

Our services and products are delivered across eight (8) national business units:

• Government Services 
• Advisory
• Residential 
• Tax Depreciation
• Commercial 
• Plant & Equipment
• Agribusiness 
• Quantity Surveying

Our property valuers provide independent and expert valuation and property advice for a comprehensive range of services including, but not limited to:  

• Asset valuations for financial reporting (land, buildings and infrastructure)
• Acquisition and Disposal valuation and advice
• Land acquisition, Resumption & Compensation valuations
• Insurance valuations
• Market value assessments
• Project development feasibility analysis
• Strategic Property advice
• Rental reviews and lease consultancy
• Litigation advice
• Mass valuations for Rating and Taxing Purposes
• Large scale National Government Advisory portfolio valuations and advice

Oliver Wyman is a strategy and management consultancy that combines deep industry knowledge with specialised expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organisational transformation. The firm works with clients to deliver sustained impact. We help clients anticipate changes in the environment they operate in and respond in ways that are aligned to their mission, vision, and strategy.

Artemis specialises in Strategy, Transformation and Culture.

Whether you're resetting or reorienting your strategy, identifying and shaping a culture that will help achieve it, or transforming for the future, we can help.

Combining the best of traditional consulting with the benefits of an independent, focused and expert team, we bring experience, energy and care to every engagement.

We are there when you need us, focus on the things that matter most, and take personal accountability for the success of each project and client.

We are proud to have worked closely with many Federal Government and Private Sector organisations, helping them transform and achieve their objectives, and building enduring capability through our work together.

The University of Canberra is a young civic university strategically located in Australia’s capital, delivering impactful applied research that addresses regional and global challenges. Our researchers have extensive experience consulting for Commonwealth and state/territory government agencies, shaping policy and programs. Key research areas include human and environmental health, sport and performance, climate and water, education and community development, arts and culture, and governance—driving innovation and evidence-based solutions.

Cordelta is an Australian owned SME with a range of services include business and ICT project management, procurement and contract management, financial services, ICT services, policy, business and cyber security and strategy and business transformation.

Cordelta’s strengths include:
•    Our orientation to delivering solutions and outcomes
•    Our ability to offer experienced consultants at very competitive rates
•    A detailed knowledge of public sector requirements and reforms
•    Our use of contemporary tools and techniques, compliance with industry standards
•    A pragmatic and collaborative working style, the ability to integrate with a client team to improve knowledge transfer.

Natural Capital Economics was formed to bring leading economists, policy, and strategy experts to the market to provide evidence-based advice. Our business is focused on helping our clients understand and resolve complex challenges, especially those relating to the sustainability and resilience of natural capital and built environments in Australia and the Asia-Pacific. 

The scope of our services is broad, and includes water resources and infrastructure, nature repair, agriculture and other primary industries, urban liveability, and other areas relating to land, environmental and natural resource management. 

The breadth of our service offerings has now grown to include policy and strategy in climate change risk, adaptation and mitigation. 

The nature of our work means we invariably work in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. In this regard we routinely draw on expertise from our sister companies within the Alluvium group of companies, as well as independent expertise, in disciplines such as engineering, social sciences, markets, ecology and data science. 

We exist to improve society.

BDNA is an innovative Australian based company dedicated to transforming organisations for the betterment of society. We understand the unique challenges you face with organisational change and project delivery, and we are here to provide the solution you've been looking for.

We are selective about the people and organisations we work with. We champion businesses that serve the community, and projects that will make a positive impact on society.

BDNA works directly with Government, Commercial, Health, Public Safety and Justice departments and organisations with sensitive, mission-critical service objectives that support Australians, often when they need it most.

With satisfied customers across Australia, we've proven our commitment to excellence and being your trusted partner. Our success, and ultimately your success, is a testament to the reliability and effectiveness of our offerings. Plus, our dedicated Australian-based team is always here to help you, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

Join the growing number of organisations who trust BDNA to solve their organisational change management and project delivery challenges. Contact us today to find out how we can help you achieve your vision for your organisation.

Experience the difference with BDNA.

Corebridge is a strategy, transformation and analytics firm offering management consulting services to the public and private sectors across Australia. 
We work with clients to provide tailored advice to navigate the complexities of their organisation and broader industry. We recognise that each organisation has a unique mandate, faces distinct challenges, and serves a different segment of the population.

Our mission is to make a positive and genuine impact on our clients, employees, and communities through the following points of difference:

• We harness comprehensive and diverse expertise, across integrated services to support the unique needs of your organisation.
• We approach every project with unwavering integrity and the highest ethical standards, ensuring that transparency and accountability are lived values that guide our every action.
• Our advice is tailored to your context, merging theoretical foundation with practicality, aligning with your values, operations, and community objectives.

We help your organisation realise its potential by translating ideas into actions; transforming aspirations into achievements; converting challenges into opportunities, removing obstacles hindering progress.

Our experienced consultants have assisted an extensive array of organisations achieve lasting and tangible outcomes. By delivering hands-on solutions, we ensure that knowledge transfer practically applied for immediate and sustainable impact.

Nexia Canberra is a professional services firm that has been providing accounting, advisory, audit and tax services in Canberra for over 70 years. Operating across both the private and public sectors, our professional staff have a breadth of skills, knowledge and experience to provide solutions and advice to help you meet your objectives.

Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) is Australia’s largest specialist health and human services consulting firm. We have a 30+ year strong working relationship with governments to deliver evaluations/reviews, program administration and other support and advice. We work exclusively with governments and operate to the highest standards of independence and integrity.

We conduct complex evaluation projects, through collaborating with stakeholders to develop and deliver innovative tailored methodologies. Our methods generate high levels of stakeholder engagement, and we have a strong track record of consulting with people from diverse and vulnerable population groups. Our skilled evaluators are experts in navigating complexity to deliver meaningful analysis, insights and practical recommendations.

We provide efficient and effective program administration services for governments. AHA is currently entrusted with the administration of major long-term government initiatives of national importance, including large-scale research, assessment and verification engagements. This capability draws on our established infrastructure and specialist systems, in combination with our large workforce and extensive health sector knowledge.

Clients tell us that our flexible and responsive approach to meeting their needs is remarkable and refreshing. Visit ahaconsulting.com.au to learn about our 30+ year successful track record and how we can work with you.

Bentleys Queensland is a locally owned advisory and accounting firm, supporting businesses since 1948. With 12 partners and over 200 professionals across Brisbane and Emerald, we deliver tailored solutions in strategic and business advisory, international investment, external audit, risk and assurance, tax consulting, self-managed superannuation, wealth management, finance and lending, carbon accounting, and insurance. 

As part of the Bentleys Network, ranked among Australia’s top accounting firms, we combine local expertise with national resources to help clients thrive in a changing world.

Stantons is a premium provider of governance advisory services, offering the premium consulting services of a ‘Big 4’ organisation, without the ‘Big 4’ price tag.

With offices in three States and Territories, and remote delivery capabilities, we are able to service any client needs in any location.  Specialising in probity advisory/audit, procurement support, internal audit, IT audit, risk management, commercial reviews, tax advice and financial analysis, Stantons can draw on expertise from a multidisciplinary team to provide thorough and integrated support for any task.  

Stantons specialises in providing support to Government clients.  Approximately 95% of the client base and workload for the Governance Advisory Services division consists of Government clients, including Federal, State and Local clients.  We are well versed in the underlying policies supporting procurement by Federal agencies, and operating and providing probity and procurement support within the context of the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.  

Stantons has a proven track record of excellence in all fields of advisory and audit services.  In particular, we hold a successful track record in the probity advisory space, of never having any tender process we have provided probity assurance over be subject to successful legal challenge.  

MF & Associates are a consulting firm that specialises in cyber security and management consulting. We believe inclusion, diversity and emotional safety are the heart of our consulting model and value proposition.

The MF & Associates cyber security team is dynamic and knowledgeable, with extensive experience in both the public and private sector. We specialise in assisting organisations achieve business outcomes through practical and pragmatic cyber security strategy, architecture, and governance advice, and in navigating complex risk and compliance challenges. The team includes several former CISOs and ITSA’s, as well as the former AISA Cyber Security Professional of the Year, AWSN Unsung Hero, and former winner of the Women in ICT Defying Gravity Award. 

The MF & Associates Management consulting team specialise in transformation, strategy development, capability health checks, return-to-green interventions and providing interim executive leaders. We use a customised and client-centric approach for each engagement. We understand that clients’ needs can change rapidly, and we respond to this through our flexible model.

Our multidisciplinary teams bring a broad range of subject matter expertise including service design, architecture, business analysis, program and project management, change management as well as deep technical expertise across cyber security and technology development, integration and management. 

Grosvenor is a SME and Australian business.
We delivered hundreds of projects for the Commonwealth since 1996:
• Procurement & Contract Management: tender support, team on demand, tender evaluation, contract management, capability uplift
• Program evaluation: monitoring & evaluation frameworks, program evaluations
• Strategy & Governance: corporate plans, performance monitoring, governance reviews
• Performance: process optimisation, service delivery, organisational model review, capability framework, culture assessments
• Property advisory: reviews, benchmarking, outsourcing, accommodation plans and asset management
We consistently hear that we don't just do great work but are also great to work with - we are experts without the attitude.

Delos Delta is a full-suite management consulting company, with government and private-sector clients in every state and territory. Our multi-disciplinary team bring together experience from around the globe, with particular expertise in technology, innovation, strategy, economics, finance, data, and public policy.

We are committed to excellence in process, relationships, outputs, and outcomes. We welcome the opportunity to help define and advance your priorities.

Value Proposition

Independence: Our advice focuses on delivering the best possible results for our clients and their communities, without preferencing technologies or vendors.

Government Knowledge: We understand the context within which government organisations operate, and appreciate the available delivery models and mechanisms, and associated opportunities and constraints they face.

Engagement Leaders: Our engagement approach builds buy-in, mandate, support, and awareness for new and innovative programs, and supports long-term outcomes.

Evolving Economies and Finance: Our team has decades of experience in economics, financial analysis and know how to navigate new opportunities and threats for communities during a changing economy.

Unrivalled Smart City Expertise: We have delivered smart city programs for more than 100 government organisations and have implemented some of Australia’s largest smart city projects.

We provide internal audit and assurance expertise and support to Commonwealth agencies, including internal audit quality, assurance capability building, external quality assessments, and auditing of agency specific, client facing functions.

Pitt Group is an SME. Sally-Anne Pitt is a former Chair of the Global Board of the Institute of Internal Auditors (2023-24), published author on internal audit quality, and a global expert on internal audit. Michael Pitt has 20+ years’ experience auditing in complex government environments. Sally-Anne and Michael lead / conduct all engagements.

We have worked across a wide range of portfolio areas and have 30+ years’ experience working within and consulting to public sector organisations.
 

Clyde & Co provides end to end market leading privacy, cyber and information risk focussed services advising clients on legislation, obligations and implementation strategy locally and across borders, including:

• Privacy, cyber and data protection services, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), reviews/audits of privacy compliance, preparation and uplift of policies, training, exemptions apply and use of those exemptions, sensitive information and/or biometric information projects
• Strategies for maximising use/secondary use of personal information, digital transformation and AI
• Mandatory data breach notification
• Data breaches and cyber incident response, data discovery and analysis, liaising with the Privacy Commissioner and resolving incident request or disputes
• Interpreting and implementing the Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code
• Data sharing and Big Data analytics program
• Privacy developments and non-Australian privacy and cyber requirements, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK equivalent
• Data, document, records, personal information rationalisation and retention/deletion obligations and practical implementation
• Commonwealth records/archives legislation
• Surveillance laws and security requirements
• Freedom of information (FOI) 
• Profiling and automated decision-making 
• De-identification frameworks including for AI training purposes
• Data governance and digital resilience frameworks

As lawyers we provide legal advice (not just consultant recommendations) ensuring solutions/recommendations fulfil your legal obligations.  Our advice can be provided under legal professional privilege.

At Projects Assured, our mission is clear: Our people turn the uncertain into certain. As a specialist management consulting firm in Canberra, we pride ourselves on being your trusted strategic advisors and proven delivery partners. We are renowned for solving our client's most challenging business problems.

Our team is a diverse group of energetic and pragmatic professionals. With deep specialist expertise, we are well-equipped to handle a wide range of challenges.  We can help you with:

Management Advisory Services: Our MAS team provides strategic advice and tailored business services to solve complex problems, ensuring sustainable change through best practices, proven methodologies, and effective strategies.

Information Technology Services: Our ICT team offers expert technical advice and delivery assistance for planning, designing, procuring, implementing, supporting, and maintaining enterprise-scale ICT systems, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal benefit realisation.

Capability Management Services: Our Capability Management Services team provides specialist advice and delivery assistance in planning, defining, acquiring, and implementing capabilities across the entire capability and project life cycle to achieve organisational objectives.

At Projects Assured, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality and ensuring a positive client experience.
 

The Centre for International Economics (CIE) is an independent research and data analysis firm that has operated for over 30 years. We use quantitative and qualitative techniques to provide sound evidence-based advice that supports practical decision making.

We work across a broad range of fields including infrastructure evaluation, health, social services, education, skills, water, environment, disaster resilience adaptation, investment strategy, landuse planning. 

Our areas of expertise include: 

• Economic Appraisal, Cost Benefit Analysis, Regulatory Impact Statements 
• Impact Analysis, CGE economywide modelling 
• Program and policy design and evaluation
• Business Case development
• Statistical modelling, AI
• Spatial GIS analysis, data visualisation, advanced Excel modelling
• Non-market valuation and choice modelling
• Surveys and stakeholder consultation.

We use a range of tools for data analysis including Stata, R, Python, as well as, spatial and visualisation tools (e.g. QGIS, PowerBI). We build advanced Excel models which are transferred to clients for their ongoing use. 

We focus on providing high quality practical analysis, delivered in a timely manner, with senior team members actively involved in all aspects of project delivery. We work closely with clients to ensure that the analysis is transparent and clearly understood which supports building client capacity.

Australian Survey Research Group is a full-service market research company, as well as a software developer providing our secure online SaaS platform SurveyManager for enterprise surveys and data collection. We are specialists in conducting a range of customer and stakeholder feedback studies for our clients and have many years of experience working with a range of public sector engagements. We are flexible in our approach and work collaboratively with our clients to achieve the results they require. 

Procurement Professionals is a Canberra based professional services firm that has been providing procurement, contract management and probity services, primarily to the Australian Government, since 1996. We specialise in the provision of:
•    Procurement advisory services
•    Contract negotiations
•    Contract management
•    Probity advisory services.
We work on jobs at all levels, whether they are multi-million-dollar projects or relatively simple jobs requiring advice to ensure a robust and defensible process. We are just as adept at providing strategic advisory services as we are at providing “hands-on” services, where we will develop all documentation necessary to conduct a procurement, manage a contract, conduct negotiations or manage probity.

Workplace Research Associates is an award-winning and highly accomplished management consultancy specialising in a number of areas such as: organisational design and structural reviews, job sizing and job design, program evaluation and workforce management. We design, review and implement people management frameworks such as Work Level Standards and Capability Frameworks, policies, tools and systems. We are evaluation experts, with extensive training and experience in the use of advanced statistical and research methods. We draw on applied theory and best practice, utilising an extensive body of organisational research to inform project directions and to enhance final recommendations.

Workplace Research has provided services to APS agencies for 28 years – we also work across other public sector jurisdictions. We always work in close partnership with our clients and have delivered services to a wide diversity of organisations, spanning policy, regulatory, program and service delivery functions. We have a network of consultants and researchers based in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Workplace Research employs a team of experienced, tertiary qualified consultants, all with long tenure. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver against our core values of:

• Professional competence
• High calibre client service
• Respectful partnerships
• Client confidentiality

Reason Group is a leading Canberra-based business and technology services firm specialising in the business and digital transformation of government. Our purpose is to make government easier for those who deliver it and the people it serves.

We specialise in Federal and State Government business with a deep understanding of whole-of-government agenda, government technology ecosystems and the complexities of government service delivery. We have extensive end-to-end capability in program design and delivery, business and technology reviews, legacy system modernisation and replacement, enterprise platform integration,  interoperability, and accelerating new technology adoption that lowers risk and delivers value.
 

The Bevington Group is Australia’s leading Operating Model Design and Process Reengineering company. Our client base includes many of Australia’s most respected institutions and businesses. Over the last 30 years we have built an exceptional reputation for excellent results with a friendly, pragmatic, and highly contemporary approach. We are distinctive in four ways:
•    As specialists in our core disciplines
•    We have more senior personnel in our team mix
•    We delight in knowledge transfer to our clients
•    Clients say we are very easy to work with

Our core practices include: 
•    Operating Model Design
•    Process Reengineering
•    AI, Automation and Digital
•    Risk intelligence
•    Change management and transformation

Nous is a purpose-led, Australian-founded consultancy with 700+ staff and offices across Australia, the UK and Canada.  

For over 25 years we’ve partnered with the Australian federal government on: organisational performance; leadership development; business case development; services/program/policy design and evaluation; regulation; and digital transformation.

We understand decision-making processes and focus on building sustainable capability for lasting impact. Nous maintains a large number security-cleared staff so that we can assemble fit-for-purpose teams with members who are equipped to access and work effectively with confidential information. We are also a member of the Australian Government’s Defence Industry Security Program.

Jarrah Hill is a financial management consulting practice that focusses on providing high quality business, governance, accounting and financial advisory services to Commonwealth government entities. We are a small to medium enterprise (SME) located in Canberra, committed to a strategy of sustainable growth. We only employ staff that are passionate, experienced and capable of providing fit-for-purpose solutions for our clients. 

Our team consists of the best accounting and financial specialists, each with extensive experience in their respective fields.

The Jarrah Difference
We take the time to understand your business

By investing time in getting to know your business, we can use that knowledge to provide practical and fit-for-purpose solutions. We never deliver boilerplate or one-size fits all solutions as they rarely meet your expectations or requirements.

We provide a hands-on approach

Our directors turn up for more than just the entry and exit meetings. When we include senior resources in our proposals, those staff remain hands-on throughout the entire project, helping to deliver you the highest quality solution possible.

Our prices are competitive

We keep our overhead costs low so we can invest in employing the best people and providing a competitive price to our clients.

Galpins are a strong firm of 50+ staff. With our Lead Partner initially trained in Performance Audit at the Australian National Audit Office and with subsequent consulting experience in Canberra, our team have an exceptional track record. Our work spans internal audit and assurance, governance, strategy and improvement, compliance and fraud. We’d love to work with you and show you that smaller can be better – we are qualified, skilled, directly available to you and provide a value for money service. Key examples –

• extensive internal audit- eg procurement, grants, financial controls, legislative compliance, asset management, sub-contractors, program/project reviews, debtor management , staff management (eg payroll, workforce planning)
• compliance/fraud reviews (on behalf of SA ICAC, reviews of governance relationships within councils, extensive reviews of procurement/adequacy of provider processes)
• business strategy, performance and improvement - service and performance reviews, including process mapping with an eye for a pragmatic balance of control and efficiency, development of strategies for clients (eg procurement strategy), strategic analysis and plans, service design. 

We also work with a variety of clients (predominantly within SA) across fields – education, primary industry, environment, regulation (eg essential services), local government, arts.

We’d love to work with you, please reach out!