Our Services
Specialist government relations advice across Australia and New Zealand.
Hawker Britton provides government relations, lobbying and strategic counsel to organisations navigating policy change, regulation, approvals, stakeholder pressure and politically sensitive decisions.
We help clients understand the environment they are operating in, define the right engagement strategy, and act with clarity. Some matters are short-term and issue-specific. Others require ongoing monitoring, advice and advocacy over time.
Whether the issue sits at federal level, in a state jurisdiction or across multiple decision-makers, our approach is disciplined, commercially aware and partner-led.
What we do
Who we help
Our services are designed for businesses, organisations and institutions that need clear advice, informed engagement and senior judgement in government-facing environments. We work with clients operating at the intersection of government, policy, regulation, politics and reputation — particularly where decisions are complex, stakes are high and the pathway forward is not always obvious.
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Clear, credible government engagement when every move matters.
Government relations is not simply about access. It is about understanding how decisions are made, who matters, what process applies and when engagement is most effective.
Hawker Britton advises organisations on lobbying and government relations across Australia and New Zealand. We help clients engage ministers, opposition parties, departments, regulators and other stakeholders with a strategy grounded in policy, process and political reality.
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Senior advice for politically sensitive and commercially significant matters.
Some issues require more than a standard engagement plan. They require judgement, timing and a clear understanding of the political, policy and stakeholder environment.
Hawker Britton provides strategic counsel to organisations facing complex or high-stakes matters involving government, regulation, approvals, reform, scrutiny or stakeholder pressure.
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Helping organisations respond to reform, regulation and government decision-making.
Regulatory settings can shape market conditions, investment decisions and operating risk. Hawker Britton advises organisations affected by policy reform, regulatory change and government review processes.
We help clients understand what is changing, what it means, and how to engage effectively.
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Government-facing strategy for projects, investment and expansion.
Commercial decisions do not happen in isolation from government. Transactions, major projects, market entry and investment activity can all carry policy, regulatory and stakeholder implications.
Hawker Britton advises clients on the government-facing aspects of transactions, approvals and market access, helping them prepare for engagement, manage risk and move with greater confidence.
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Building support in complex policy and government environments.
Some matters require more than direct government engagement. They require a broader strategy that recognises who has influence, who is affected and where support or resistance may come from.
Hawker Britton helps clients design stakeholder engagement strategies that support advocacy objectives, strengthen credibility and improve positioning.
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Timely advice when the environment is moving quickly.
Election periods, budgets and major reform processes can change the operating environment quickly. Hawker Britton provides monitoring, analysis and strategic advice to help clients understand what is changing and what action may be required.
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Clear advice for organisations entering complex government and regulatory environments.
Entering a new market involves more than commercial planning. In many sectors, success depends on understanding the policy, regulatory and stakeholder landscape early.
Hawker Britton advises international organisations entering or expanding in Australia and New Zealand where government engagement, regulation or political context may shape the path forward.
How we work
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Consult
We begin with a focused discussion of your issue, opportunity or objective, including the relevant government, policy and regulatory context.
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Assess
We assess the jurisdiction, stakeholders, timing and decision-making environment to define the right government relations strategy and engagement pathway.
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Advise
You work directly with senior advisers who provide clear, commercially informed advice on lobbying, policy, regulation and stakeholder engagement.
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Execute
We support implementation with discipline and discretion, helping clients engage government effectively and respond confidently as the environment evolves.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A government relations firm helps organisations understand government, engage with decision-makers and respond to policy, regulatory and political developments that may affect their business. Government relations services can include lobbying, stakeholder engagement, regulatory strategy, policy advocacy, approvals support, and advice during election, budget or reform periods.
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It is best to engage a government relations firm early, before an issue becomes urgent. Many organisations seek government relations advice when policy or regulatory change may affect operations, when a project or transaction requires government engagement, when entering a new market, or when an issue has become politically sensitive or commercially significant.
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Government relations is the broader strategy for understanding and engaging with government, policy and stakeholders. Lobbying is one part of that work and usually refers to direct advocacy on a specific issue, decision or outcome. Effective government relations and lobbying often combine strategic advice, stakeholder mapping, policy understanding and direct engagement with government.
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Hawker Britton works on both. Some clients engage us for a specific lobbying or government relations matter, such as an approvals process, policy issue or urgent government engagement. Others retain us for ongoing government relations support, strategic advice, policy monitoring and stakeholder engagement across a broader regulatory or political environment.
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Hawker Britton is best suited to organisations facing government, policy, regulatory or stakeholder issues where timing, judgement and clear strategy matter. This may include ASX-listed companies, multinational corporates, regulated businesses and international entrants to Australia or New Zealand. An initial discussion helps determine the nature of the matter, the relevant jurisdiction and the most effective government relations approach.
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Hawker Britton is committed to transparent, compliant and ethical government relations and lobbying. We understand that credibility matters, particularly for clients operating in high-scrutiny environments. Our approach is grounded in a clear understanding of lobbying registration, disclosure requirements and professional obligations across jurisdictions. We invite you to read more about our Standards.
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