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We recognise several key elements in successful policy development and implementation.  Against those key elements, we have a sound track record of experience, analysis and advice.

Robust transport analysis

To be successful new policy and projects need to be grounded in solid evidence and analysis, targeted at priority problems, address causes rather than symptoms, and be capable of effective delivery. 

To improve the chances for success, it is also better if the problem is understood in the landscape of broader economic, social and environmental concerns, rather than as an isolated, ad hoc issue.  

We have extensive experience that can help a client with all of the steps of transport policy formulation, from analysis of the issues to development of robust policy responses and rigorously analysed project proposals that are capable of gaining support and being implemented effectively.  

Our focus is on issues of strategic importance to government, industry and the community.

Submissions to transport inquiries and funding programs

Public inquiries and funding programs are being developed in an increasingly competitive environment both within and across portfolios. This has placed greater focus on sound, evidence-based ideas that are argued persuasively and imaginatively, and have a better chance of attracting attention.  

We have much experience in successfully helping develop for clients strong submissions that ensure the arguments are presented intelligently and persuasively.

We offer an innovative and creative approach to the analysis of issues. We are committed to providing excellence in advice that can make a difference in policy development and stakeholder support. 

We are outcome focused, based on high quality, rigorous and professional analysis of challenges facing government and industry.

Facilitating whole-of-government transport cooperation

Critical transport problems increasingly require a national approach if solutions are to be effective in achieving longer-term policy objectives.  However, bringing together the collective wisdom of multiple governments and agencies is fraught with difficulties, including the risk of declining to the ‘lowest common denominator’.  We appreciate that this is a dynamic environment, which requires a consultative and deliberative approach to ensure our reports ‘hit the mark’.  We have a proven track record in supporting and facilitating genuine whole-of-government transport cooperation and adding research and policy value to help create effective national responses to key transport issues.  We have developed the trust of a network of senior officials in government and industry with whom we have worked on key issues in providing advice to the Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure.

Speeches, transport-related reports, manuals and guidelines

Advice on implementing new policies and practices needs to be conveyed to practitioners in a way that they find useful.  However, too often, sensible policy is not translated into straightforward written instructions or guidance and the policy is consequently poorly implemented with significant damage. We have a long track record of experience in assisting clients translate complex issues into succinct, helpful guidelines and manuals to ensure good policy becomes good practice.

Saying the right thing, to the right audience, in the right way, and at the right time greatly improves the chances of securing good outcomes.  Too often good ideas fail because they are not communicated to key decision-makers in an accessible and persuasive way.  In a busy world, complex issues must be explained clearly and the need for action presented effectively to target audiences.  

We have considerable experience in developing for clients’ presentations that bring together the right content and style to intelligently and articulately advocate clients’ positions to influential groups. 

Our focus is on issues of strategic importance to government and industry