Government Relations / Lobbying

Hawker Britton provides high level advice to companies and organisations on government related commercial or policy issues.

Hawker Britton's directors and consultants include former ministerial advisers and parliamentarians. Our staff has an in-depth understanding of the bureaucracies, policy development and procedures of government.

Through our offices in key capital cities across Australia and in Canberra we are able to assist clients with advice on Federal, State or Territory government matters.

The Canberra office advises on ACT government and Federal government issues and our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth are expert in State and Territory government matters.

Hawker Britton’s New Zealand office and our representative offices in the United States, the United Kingdom and China assist clients with government relations in those countries.

Hawker Britton's services include research and analysis, strategic advice, government lobbying and preparing submissions.

We advise clients from a range of industries, including telecommunications, aviation, mining, manufacturing, construction, professional services and peak bodies.

Hawker Britton can assist clients with government relations in areas including:

  • Government policies and policy development
  • Submissions to government on political, regulatory or legislative issues
  • Major infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships
  • Government tenders and contracts
  • Construction and development proposals
  • Proposals for new projects
  • Requests for government funding or support
  • Environmental issues
  • Grant applications
  • Foreign investment in Australia