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
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Emma Webster
Emma Webster is our Partner 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 our Senior Associate, 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 thorough understanding… Continue reading Ben Naiju
Lux Strugar
Lux is our Associate based in Hawker Britton’s Canberra office and supports the Company’s Directors with policy, political, and business analysis. Lux is passionate about campaigning, having been involved in several Federal, State, and Territory campaigns across the ACT, NSW, and Victoria. She has also held executive positions in Young Labor and been active in… Continue reading Lux Strugar