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Finity is an award-winning professional services firm employing specialists across a range of disciplines including actuarial, analytics and economics. We combine bold, innovative thinking and a practical approach to inform research and policy solutions to a variety of areas including general and private health insurance, asset protection, natural perils risk, climate change risk and workers compensation. We are the largest employer of general insurance actuaries in Australia and the country’s leading general insurance consulting firm.

Finity has a deep and established understanding of government and we appreciate their nuanced political and operating environments. Our advice is designed to meet the specific transparency, information and educational requirements of our government clients.

Examples of work we have provided to the Australian Government and its agencies:

• Advising on insurance for terrorism following the 11 September 2001 attacks
• Establishment of the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool to address insurance affordability
• Actuarial analysis to the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Sexual Abuse
• Financial viability assessments of pathology firms and associated healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic 
• Assisting with interim vocational education tuition assurance arrangements following the exit of market providers
• Data analytics to entities such as the ACCC and ASIC to assist in their regulatory roles

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. 

i2i Global is an Indigenous-owned advisory and consulting firm driving impact and scale for Indigenous outcomes. We work on economic projects across Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the Americas, aiming to be a global leader in Indigenous development. Our expertise spans enterprise growth, strategic planning, investment, trade, research, evaluations, stakeholder and community engagement, and public policy. Founded in international development with DFAT, we specialise in Free, Prior, Informed Consent (FPIC) and advancing brighter Indigenous futures through innovation and enterprise.

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.

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) is a leading authority on strategic policy, national security, cyber, technology, and foreign interference issues. With offices in Canberra and Washington DC, our experts offer extensive experience across the following sectors: Defence, strategy and national security, statecraft, and intelligence, cyber, technology and security, climate change and security, Northern Australia and critical resources.

ASPI offers a range of professional services to public, private and civil society sectors including, but not limited to advisory services, policy research, data analysis, impact assessments, seminars, symposiums, round-table discussions and Track 1.5 and Track 2.0 dialogues.

Our Professional Development Centre was established to contribute to the Australian policy landscape by broadening understanding and lifting capability in strategic thinking among officials across government. We design, develop, and deliver short, intense, and interactive programs ranging from one-day to ten-days including our better policy program and strategic leadership programs that explore contemporary issues such as great power competition, regional relationships, Defence and national security, climate change, grey zone and political warfare, cyber security etc. We also offer virtual masterclasses and facilitation services, drawing expertise from across ASPI staff, ASPI Senior Fellows and a national network of experts in their field.

Our consultancy delivers meaningful change. With over 25 years of experience delivering outcomes for Commonwealth, state and local governments,  Communication Link is here to support you in achieving remarkable outcomes.

At Communication Link, we appreciate the power of effective communication and stakeholder engagement. We will work closely with you to create positive change, both internally and externally, and help you navigate complex matters.

Our team of experienced consultants is dedicated to delivering meaningful outcomes working at a strategic and on-the-ground level.  With strong logistical management and problem-solving skills, we will ensure that your project runs smoothly from start to finish.  Our focus on data-driven solutions and effective reporting will provide you with the insights you need to make informed decisions.

What truly sets us apart is our dedication to customer service. We build strong relationships, share learnings to build agency capability and tailor our approach to your needs. Our team is not only qualified and experienced but also creative, friendly, and professional.  

Whether you need assistance with community engagement, strategic communication, change management or leadership training, Communication Link has the expertise and resources to support you. Contact us today and discover how we can help you achieve your goals.

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.

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.
 

Axiom Associates is a specialist assurance and advisory firm delivering solutions for federal government clients that operate in complex environments, who are seeking high-quality independent support. We’re dynamic and nimble, and have been a consultancy of choice for Australian Government entities since 2006, advising on significant and diverse programs and initiatives.

Based in Canberra, Axiom brings:

• A strong and dedicated team: We invest the time to understand the nuances of our clients, their operating context and risk exposures – to provide insights and solutions that are viable and add value, not just additional process.
• Bespoke methodologies: Our services have been built off our deep experience in providing a wide range of services to government, tailored to the subject matter.
  Tailored and practical approaches: We deliver powerful, evidence-based outcomes that ‘raise the bar’ for professional services.
• Knowledge transfer: We partner with clients to provide insights on emerging trends, risks and issues – and offer broader capability development through the provision of training, integrated delivery and mentoring opportunities.

At Axiom, our mission is to provide our clients with superior assurance and advisory solutions, with a commitment to excellence, transparency and continuous growth.

We look forward to the opportunity of working with you.

Griffin Legal (GL)’s advisory government team are leaders in privacy, probity and procurement and policy development and analysis. 

GL are a Canberra based, nationally operating small-to-medium enterprise and are 100% female owned. 

GL have significant experience advising Commonwealth Government Departments in relation to their privacy obligations and practices under the Privacy Act. We have conducted numerous Privacy Impact Assessments and provided complex privacy advice for various Departments. GL personnel are considered experts in privacy and data security and are routinely engaged for our privacy expertise. This experience allows us to be a trusted advisor with a thorough and working knowledge of the complexities faced by the Commonwealth.

GL are well versed in the Commonwealth policies and legislation. Our team provide comprehensive and practical advice, including managing conflicts of interest, as part of delivering our probity and procurement services. GL has developed key documents which we regularly use when engaged to provide probity advisory services for our numerous government clients, including briefing packs, probity plans, probity registers, evaluation plans and communication plans. 

GL are passionate about building capacity and leaving tangible benefits, such as templates and advice, for our clients to use again after our engagement ends. 

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major Transport, Water and Energy projects around the world. We deliver advanced Transport, Water, Energy and Urban solutions for our clients, partners and communities. 

Through our network of global specialists, our teams draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments. Through our network of global specialists collaborating with local partners, we deliver excellence across the life-cycle of each project, regardless of size or complexity.

SMEC is committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve. Our teams of specialists and design leaders are enabled by data and technology, guided by specialist critical thinking, and grounded by extensive experience. Our People, Process, and Technology (PPT) framework ensures we bring the right expertise and the right technologies to projects of all complexities, delivering best-for-project solutions on a case-by-case basis. 

Real impact, made together | Real impact, made together expresses our shared commitment to create meaningful, tangible, and enduring change, through collaborative efforts with clients, partners, and communities, shaping a brighter future for all.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multidisciplinary expertise and experience.

On infrastructure projects, HKA can assist in designing organisational change with a strategic review that will quickly establish your organisation’s capability, capacity and maturity, while identifying areas for improvement and recommending improvement plans. We proactively manage change programmes and understand the importance of stakeholder engagement and communications to support transformational change, and we can help you define the likely long-term impacts and identify the risks and opportunities.

HKA’s forensic accountants and valuers have an accomplished track record in the calculation of economic damages, asset valuations, insurance claims and investigations. Our experts consult and testify on a wide range of engagements before courts, arbitration tribunals and regulatory boards worldwide. We consult on behalf of listed and private companies, government agencies, advising both claimants and respondents, and across all industries.

HKA provides expert capability at the right time to inform effective decision-making. Our people are creative and analytical problem-solvers who are geared to ensuring sustainable, world-class outcomes for our clients.

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. 

Griffith University was created to be a different kind of university—challenging conventions, responding to trends and pioneering solutions through innovation. Griffith is  deeply connected to the Asian pacific region, environmentally aware, open to the community and industry focused.

Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide, Griffith has come to be regarded as one of Australia's most innovative research intensive tertiary institutions. Everything the University does, from education to research, consultancy and community engagement, is designed to meet the new world in which everything interconnects and is focused on improving people’s lives. Griffith’s teaching, research and consultancy services span all disciplines and are based across six campuses in South East Queensland including a Digital campus, with the University having conducted significant research and consultancy services throughout Australia, and internationally.

Griffith draws on a large multi-disciplinary pool of experts and researchers, allowing engagement in complex and technically advanced projects. Our unique infrastructure ensures the delivery of timely, cost-effective and innovative projects and solutions without compromising on quality, safety, sustainability and environmental considerations. Our mission is to deliver the project objectives and to add value to client operations through the intelligent application of knowledge, technical and management expertise.

RAND Australia is a non-partisan organisation that is widely respected for operating independent of political or commercial pressures. Our core values are quality and objectivity. We have earned a reputation for excellence in research and analysis by applying rigorous methodologies to real world problems in areas such as defence, national security, emerging technologies, and social and economic policy.

Our work is undertaken by a small team of experienced multi-disciplinary experts, but with the ability to access information resources globally and locally, with close relationships with RAND U.S. and RAND Europe researchers, academic partners and other collaborators, including a trusted cadre of local experts who supplement our team for projects that align with their skillsets. Regardless of the team or the topic of the analysis, our work is undertaken with a commitment to the highest levels of integrity and ethical behaviour, and all RAND Australia work is subject to a rigorous quality assurance process.

Our consulting services are provided by Professors Stephen Satchell and Graham Partington. We have over fifty years’ experience in finance, economics and econometrics. Our experience involves consulting, together with teaching, and researching at universities around the world including Cambridge University and the University of Sydney. We have coauthored and also edited many books on finance and published over three hundred research papers. Our consulting experience covers reports to government entities, corporates and financial institutions, either in an advisory capacity or as an expert witness. That advice has involved corporate finance, particularly valuation and the cost of capital, dividend imputation, forest valuation, asset pricing, financial econometrics, quantitative finance, risk measurement, and asset management by investment funds.

BIT equips government with behavioural insights and evaluation to improve policies and citizen decision-making, working across diverse policy areas as specialists in human behaviour, policy design, and evaluation.

Our services include:

Insights: 
Reviewing existing evidence using innovative data science methods to understand the current context of issues, spot trends and identify knowledge gaps at scale and at pace.

Evaluation:
Process evaluation; outcome evaluation; randomised controlled trials - generating the evidence of what works, when and for whom.

Interventions:
Co-designing solutions; testing with proto-types, pilots and trials - from communications to innovative services, products and policies

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm with 30,000 staff across 50+ countries, and 100+ offices including Canberra. Our purpose is to unlock the potential in those who advance the world.

Our Public Sector Practice brings extensive experience across all portfolios. Our functional capabilities span all areas of strategy, people and organisation, operations, technology and digital; and BCG X, our specialist digital, analytics and AI design and build unit.

We partner with departments and agencies to drive sustainable transformational change, leveraging expertise and tools from across industries and a round the world, to deliver public impact and value.

Example services include:

• Strategic reviews and plans for major reforms
• Digital, AI, and technology strategies
• Design, building, and deploying digital and AI solutions
• Organisation and operating model design
• Commercial, financial, and economic analysis
• Business cases
• Enterprise transformation and strategic program management

Clients turn to BCG for end-to-end solutions, strategic thinking, data-driven advice, and rigorous implementation support. We are known for our co-design and collaborative working style, knowledge transfer and capability building. Our core values align with public service values, and we are committed to industry-leading standards of integrity and ethical behaviour.

The Alluvium Group combines science, policy, and strategy expertise to deliver evidence-based advice across water, climate, and environmental systems. We develop and analyse policy frameworks, interpret legislation and regulatory drivers, and manage complex national programs through robust governance and delivery systems. Our team designs and evaluates programs using data-driven methodologies, integrates strategic risk management into planning, and conducts applied research and data collection that translate science into practical, actionable insights for clients and communities.
 

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.

Jacinta Galluzzo Consulting provides independent analysis and professional advice to government clients to inform and support policy development, implementation and review and otherwise support departments and agencies to achieve business objectives. Services include:

• Reviewing and analysing legislation and policies to provide strategic advice on reform options, implementation requirements and strategies, and possible improvements to compliance outcomes under key pieces of Commonwealth legislation.
• Undertaking research to identify and define policy/regulatory problems and scope options to address them, preparing reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Analysing legal and regulatory frameworks to inform policy development and implementation.
• Advising on stakeholder engagement strategies to support policy development, implementation and review and designing and facilitating stakeholder engagement processes.

Founder Jacinta Galluzzo has extensive expertise advising ministers, senior officials and government departments and agencies on complex public policy and regulatory reform issues, developed during her 17-year career in the Australian Public Service where as an SES officer she led multi-stakeholder and cross-jurisdictional projects to deliver nationally-significant reforms. Jacinta is an experienced public policy practitioner able to apply highly-developed critical and analytical thinking to assess complex policy and project problems and present clear, concise and fit-for-purpose analysis and advice to clients to facilitate decision-making to achieve results.

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.

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. 

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.

Optimising transitions to achieve public good outcomes

Iceni was founded with a vision to do business differently – driven by a dedication to address today’s challenges for a better future.

We’re committed to working on assignments that create public good outcomes and feel proud of the positive impact we make on our customers, our people, our society, and our planet. We embody our values by donating a portion of our profits to charities that help women in need.

As transition partners, we believe in moving towards the greater good together. We apply diverse thinking to design solutions for you and your customers.

With deep public sector expertise, we guide clients through significant transitions, enhancing public good outcomes. Our strength lies in meticulous planning and design, supported by robust program management and stakeholder engagement. We tailor our approach using data-driven insights and offer specialised expertise in visioning & storytelling, operating model design, governance and delivery models, change management, organisational processes, and monitoring & evaluation. We excel in facilitating workshops, co-design initiatives, engagement methods, and surveys to ensure successful outcomes.

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.

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.

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. 

At Mercer, our Workforce Transformation practice uses people-centric, evidence-based approaches and design thinking to help clients reimagine how they work and how their people experience work. Our solutions are people-centred, ensure processes and systems add value, eliminate friction, and deliver value for the organisation and their key stakeholders.

Our workforce transformation solutions span organisation transformation (organisation design, culture transformation, flexible working, talent marketplace), workforce transformation (workforce analytics, workforce strategy, people strategy, strategic workforce planning, work design), HR transformation (HR interaction and operating models, HR process redesign, transformation implementation), and digital implementation (technology advisory support, implementation, and optimisation).

Mercer continuously keeps up to date with the latest market trends and conducts its own proprietary research across people and organisational topics and risks to offer a wealth of insights and expertise to all clients. We employ proven methodologies in all solution areas, continuously refreshing our approaches to align with the latest technology and thinking, human-centred design, and client need. Our approach focuses on value creation, helping organisations navigate the complexities of today's dynamic business environment. 

Welcome to Painted Dog Research, where our name symbolizes our distinctive approach. As a leading market and social research agency in Australia for over 17 years, we specialise in tackling complex commercial and social challenges through advanced analytics, primary research, neuroscience, and data science.

We are renowned for delivering actionable insights that empower strategic decision-making. Our full-service agency excels in:

• Brand health and positioning
• Market sizing and segmentation
• Campaign development and evaluation
• Customer experience
• Product optimisation
• Stakeholder engagement

Inspired by the African Painted Dog, we embody strategic thinking, adaptability, and collaboration. Our dynamic team integrates qualitative and quantitative research to simplify complexity and optimise performance. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and maintaining a relentless pursuit of excellence, Painted Dog Research ensures transformative insights.

With offices in Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, and Adelaide, and global connections, no project is too small or too large for us. Our diverse team of consultants, data scientists, and business analysts is dedicated to meeting your research needs with precision and innovation.

Hall & Partners is a full-service strategic research and evaluation consultancy working across a broad range of clients and projects, including both public and private sectors and with a particular focus and interest in attitudes and behaviours, social issues and community connection. We are driven by the opportunity to identify the insights – not just what people think, feel and do but why. Our team is senior and experienced – we have knowledge and expertise developed over decades of work with the public and private sectors across every government portfolio.

We have well-established credentials and demonstrated expertise in the full range of research methodologies, approaches and techniques.

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.

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.

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university with a national presence. With seven campuses across the country, we offer access to specialist researchers in more jurisdictions than any other university. We deliver high-quality, impactful research in areas such as:

• Education and teacher workforce studies
• Nursing and public health
• Psychology and cognitive sciences
• Allied health and the care economy
• Human metabolic functioning and disease
• Nutrition and dietetics
• Healthy ageing
• Human movement and sports science
• Digital healthcare
• Veteran wellbeing
• Business, management and IT
• Political science
• Sociology
• Law and human rights

ACU’s expertise is strengthened by strategic investments in research infrastructure. Examples include opening the only Human Metabolic Chamber in the southern hemisphere, and our cutting-edge facilities at the Blacktown Exercise Sports Technology Hub (BEST) at Sydney’s International Sports Park.

ACU excels in interdisciplinary research, bringing together diverse teams to tackle complex challenges. Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally, our research is recognized as world-leading by independent assessors (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024; Shanghai Ranking, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023), particularly in our priority areas. ACU can support government objectives by providing targeted, objective, rigorous, evidence-backed research to ensure programs are effective and policy goals achieved.

At Lower Capital, we don't just understand the challenges facing governments today - we've lived them. Our team, with extensive experience across all levels of government, including the United Nations, brings unique insight into governing in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Our expertise spans climate and corporate governance, sustainable infrastructure, and strategy and risk advisory. We offer comprehensive services, including policy and program design, strategic planning, governance performance evaluation, risk framework design and review, climate risk mitigation, green infrastructure planning, materiality assessment, and sustainability metrics design and disclosure.

With decades of experience in high-risk, capital-intensive, and heavily regulated environments, we're uniquely positioned to help you achieve your policy goals, make better informed decisions, and create lasting impact.

Whether you're designing new strategies, enhancing your governance arrangements, or seeking greater impact in your policies and initiatives, we invite you to consider Lower Capital in your next Request for Quotation.

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.

Terrace Services has provided strategic professional services to Australian Government departments for over 30 years. With deep expertise in Commonwealth policy, we tailor solutions for projects ranging from single experts to large teams. Our experienced professionals support the Public Sector across strategy, sourcing, procurement, negotiation, and delivery. Using a relationship-based approach, we help clients achieve measurable improvements. Known as trusted advisors, our work often stems from referrals and includes complex projects. Clients value our insight, adaptability, and lasting outcomes.

RP Infrastructure (RPI) is a leading provider of advisory, cost and project management services across the entire infrastructure spectrum.

Founded in 1994, RPI merged with Ranbury Management Group in 2023 to form a team of 350+ professionals, providing clients with integrated solutions across social, commercial, transport, utilities and energy infrastructure.  

Our highly experienced advisors and project managers have extensive industry knowledge and diverse backgrounds in architecture, design, engineering, quantity surveying, health planning and construction management, ensuring we have end-to-end expertise across all aspects of the project life cycle.

For 30 years, RPI has worked with many of Australia’s most influential brands and institutions from the government, private and not-for-profit sectors delivering city shaping and nation-building infrastructure.

Our service is driven by a collaborative approach based on strong partnerships. We are known for working closely with our clients and stakeholders to deliver high-profile, complex projects in the community.

With our focus on quality, we are dedicated to delivering extraordinary outcomes for our clients; converting visions to reality in the delivery of innovative and sustainable projects that offer functional, technical, commercial and aesthetic excellence. 
 

Smarterknowledge is a data-driven strategic adviser working across Government, Healthcare, Aged Care, Social Services, Sporting Organisations, Not-for Profits, Financial Institutions, and Higher Education.

Services include:
- Competitor Analysis
- Customer & Marketing Strategy
- Geographic Strategy
- Measurement & Advocacy
- Strategy Consulting

All services are underpinned by advanced data integration and interactive dashboards that translate complex evidence into clear strategic insights.

Recent case studies with government include: 
- Impact framework, program logic and geographic assessment of public interventions
- Transforming performance reporting to impact measurement
- Geographic workforce optimisation

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.

Morris Forensic is an SME with a record of excellence in the provision of forensic accounting, investigations and valuation services.
We are known for helping clients understand complex accounting issues, achieving outstanding results, delivering strategic solutions and tailored outcomes, and building strong relationships.  Our team is skilled, innovative, responsive, impartial, collaborative, ethical and professional.
Our services:
•    Financial Investigations: reconstruction of business records, analysis of financial irregularities, financial records and systems, and application of accounting and auditing standards.
•    Payroll Compliance: quantification of underpayment of wages, compliance audits and scenario modelling for enterprise bargaining.
•    Quantification of Loss: assessments of loss from breach of contract, misrepresentation, professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, personal injury, business interruption, product liability, and wrongful suspension of employment.
•    Fraud: asset misappropriation and financial statement fraud, reconstruction and analysis of accounting records, funds tracing, proceeds of crime investigations, reporting for law enforcement and insurance recoveries.
•    Auditor and Director Negligence: provision of expert opinion evidence and consulting services in claims against accounting firms alleging negligent accounting advice and audits. 
•    Valuations: comprehensive valuations of business entities and business interests in the context of compulsory acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, business interruption, commercial disputes, financial statements, commercial transactions, and insurance recoveries.

For nearly 20 years, HealthConsult has delivered evidence-based advice to government, insurers, and health & aged care providers. Our 35-person multidisciplinary team of doctors, scientists, designers, mathematicians, economists, accountants, and clinicians collaborates with our clients to tackle the most complex challenges in health and aged care. 

We’ve completed 500+ projects, ranging from $80k to $13M, specialising in policy development, program evaluation, financial and economic analysis, and digital health strategies. Our Partners and Directors personally lead every project, dedicating more than half of all consulting hours. Visit our website to learn more about our latest work.

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.

Tailored HR Solutions is a dynamic boutique consultancy firm with a presence across Australia. We specialise in Business and Human Resource advisory services, working closely with our clients to design and create sustainable solutions. Our mission is to help organisations achieve their goals efficiently and sustainably by fostering innovation, ensuring compliance, and addressing capability gaps and workforce challenges. This is especially crucial for our government clients, supporting government to build Australian Public Service capability and focus on meaningful work that contributes to the Australian economy.  

We partner with our clients to tackle complex challenges, collaboratively creating impactful and sustainable

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.

Bryan Whitefield Consulting helps leaders and organisations make better strategic decisions - without regret. Bryan specialises in aligning strategy and risk - two sides of the same coin - through facilitation, training, and advisory services. He runs strategic planning sessions, risk workshops, and practical training programs that build ownership, clarity, and action. With decades of experience across government and industry, Bryan brings insight, energy, and a proven ability to help leaders and teams make complex decisions with confidence.

Yardstick is a specialist provider of assurance, integrity, risk management, and financial management services. We provide a range of engagement models from contracted individuals to fixed scope deliverables. As a small to medium enterprise, we are committed to having the capability and capacity to deliver exceptional quality and service on every engagement. We engage senior, experienced personnel, including at the TS-PV / TS-PA level, to directly deliver services to our clients. We do not apply a ‘leveraged’ model.

As a provider of assurance and integrity services, we are acutely aware of our need for independence and objectivity. We only provide services public sector organisations.

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.

Metrix is a leading market research and strategy company that combines marketing and behavioural science with multiple data points to help clients increase the effectiveness of their marketing and make decisions with certainty.

We offer an extensive breadth of qualitative and quantitative research services, including community and stakeholder consultation, customer experience measurement and customer journey mapping, behaviour change, data analytics and workshop facilitation. We are research-agnostic and provide a tailored solution to each brief we receive.

We have numerous in-house specialists and experts ranging from insight generators to data scientists and communications specialists. We also employ the latest technology such as a market-leading biometrics lab helping to uncover subconscious response to stimuli, AI powered platforms, and highly secure data systems. 

Our diverse skillset helps us go beyond the data and tell a bigger, more compelling story. We do this by assembling a purpose-built team that takes a multi-lens view to each unique strategic challenge. When combined with best practice effectiveness principles, this enables us to connect more dots and unearth strategic insights that otherwise remain unseen. 

Based in Perth, we have numerous strategic partnerships throughout Australia enabling us to respond to, and deliver against, the most challenging briefs nationwide.

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.

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.

McNair yellowSquares is an independent Australian research agency with origins dating back to the 1930s. We deliver ethical, evidence-based insights for government, not-for-profit, and private sector clients.

Our work adheres to the highest standards of governance, transparency, and accountability. All methodologies comply with the industry Code of Professional Behaviour, privacy legislation, and data protection requirements. We operate in line with ISO 20252 (Market, Opinion and Social Research) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ensuring quality assurance, security, and audit readiness.

We conduct tens of thousands of interviews annually using telephone, online, face-to-face, and mixed-mode methods. In-house capabilities include a 50-seat Sydney call centre with multi-lingual interviewers, proprietary national panels, survey programming facilities, and advanced analytical expertise.

Our qualitative research capability extends to focus groups, in-depth interviews, ethnography, and secure online discussion boards. We provide professional moderation, rigorous participant recruitment, and in-house facilities to deliver reliable insights into complex or sensitive issues.

McNair yellowSquares has specialist expertise in engaging culturally and linguistically diverse communities, children and young people, people with disabilities, and other groups requiring careful ethical consideration.

Our compliance-driven approach ensures inclusive, representative, and policy-relevant outcomes for government decision-making.

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.

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. 

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.

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.
 

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.

Acumentis Property Advisory & valuations?
•    45 offices nationwide, including 23 in regional Australia
•    Headquartered in Brisbane
•    Operating since 1905 | ASX-listed | Australian-owned (Not a Multi-national)
•    Independent valuations without commercial bias or conflict (we do not sell, lease, facilities manage or provide insurance).
•    Expert advisor across residential, commercial, government, infrastructure, agribusiness, specialised assets, and plant & machinery
•    Proven experience valuing complex assets—from Airports, Universities, Agri & Mining assets, Water Authority’s to State and Commonwealth Government Departments.
•     ESG Assessment and reporting service.
•    Single point of contact for streamlined engagement

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.

ArcBlue is a leading procurement and supply chain consulting firm, helping clients drive positive change through the power of procurement and supply. We are a growing small-to-medium size organisation with a team of over 150 procurement consultants and analysts, committed to delivering innovative and practical solutions in procurement.

Established in 2013, our experienced team supports clients across the Asia Pacific region, including offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.

ArcBlue has 4 core product offerings:

• Probity & Procurement Performance Improvement: solutions leveraging our methodologies, best practice tools and programs formulated over years of operation to safeguard your organisation against probity risks, improve performance and enhance the influence of strategic procurement.
• Procurement Learning & Development: assessing and uplifting skills with our Skills Assessments, our range of eLearning modules and our huge suite of specialised procurement and contract management Training Courses.
• Social & Sustainable Procurement: integrating sustainability principles into your end-to-end procurement processes through diagnostics, strategy development and implementation, capability development, reporting and impact measurement, place-based and industry participation programs.
• Project Procurement: solutions to deliver on budget and on time, support ranging from our Procurement-as-a-Service flexible resources, to end-to-end procurement project management for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.

Braxford Consultancy is a Perth, Western Australia based organization dedicated to corporate governance and risk management. We specialise in delivering comprehensive Probity Services (Advisory & Audit), serving the needs of all three levels of Government successfully since 2002. 

We are highly experienced in assisting with probity guidance and probity assurance, recognising the PGPA Act and CPRs. Our probity plans cover pre-procurement activities from market sounding, estimates, procurement planning, risk identification, confidentiality controls establishment, conflict of interest management including all the other decision-making steps throughout the procurement, commercial arrangement, and/or grant funding lifecycle. Extensively experienced in Alliance & ECI Contracts, D&C, AS 2124 & AS 4000, Direct Negotiations, BAFO, etc. in any field or industry.

We have built our reputation by providing consistent, independent, and practical advice/opinions to heads of government, Boards and Steering Committees. Government leaders respect us because we balance their desire to reach end goals, with a suitably robust but agile probity regime. Similarly, industry leaders respect us because they know we work hard to protect their rights and ensure the principles of fairness on equity are always upheld. We are known and trusted for our ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information during assignments.