Simon Banks

Simon Banks is one of Australia’s most highly respected government relations, campaigning and strategic communications professionals. Since 2007, Simon has advised some of Australia’s and the world’s largest companies on significant commercial transactions requiring Commonwealth Government approvals. Following the 2010 Federal election, Simon served as one of the four “wise elders” that helped the Government,… Continue reading Simon Banks

Emma Webster

Emma Webster is a Director based in our Melbourne office with a focus on Victorian and Commonwealth Government work. Emma has been a trusted Senior Adviser at the highest levels of Government, working for Government leaders at a state, territory, and federal level including for Premier Daniel Andrews and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Most recently Emma… Continue reading Emma Webster

Ben Naiju

Ben is a Policy and Business Analyst, based in Hawker Britton’s Canberra office and supports the Company’s Directors with policy, political, and business analysis. Prior to joining Hawker Britton, Ben worked in the Public Service in various Governance, HR, Program Management, and Information Management roles. These diverse roles gave him the opportunity to gain a… Continue reading Ben Naiju

Jade Poulton

Jade is based in Hawker Britton’s Canberra office where she supports the Company’s directors with policy, political, and business analysis.  Jade has a multitude of interests and engagement in First Nation’s justice, economic and fiscal policy, and women’s and gender affairs. She extends this passion to fostering legislative engagement, encouraging the involvement of young people in… Continue reading Jade Poulton