A policy change could affect your business
Understand how a proposed rule could change your operating costs, timelines or investment plans. We can help assess the impact and prepare an evidence-led consultation submission.
Strategic advisory · Melbourne, Victoria
Government relations and public policy advisory.
When a government decision could affect your costs, your project or your next investment, Astute Growth helps you understand what’s changing, build the evidence and decide how to engage.
For manufacturers, waste and recycling operators, logistics and other industrial businesses in Victoria.
See where we can helpWhen to bring us in
Three situations we can help you work through.
You need to put a case to government
Identify the relevant agencies, clarify what you’re asking for and prepare a proposal that explains the business case and the wider benefits.
You’re planning a plant upgrade or expansion
Assess fit for relevant government grants or co-investment programs, including eligibility, timing and the evidence you’ll need before deciding whether to apply.
A defined first engagement
Government Policy & Funding Review
Start with one project or policy issue. We’ll agree the questions, scope and fee before work begins.
Request a project review- What matters to your project
- The policy settings, funding programs or government decisions most relevant to what you’re trying to do.
- What you’ll need to demonstrate
- The gaps in your evidence, the deadlines to watch and the issues to resolve before you commit resources.
- What to do next
- A practical next-step plan covering what to pursue, who to engage and what to prepare.
Before you enquire
Common questions
What does a government relations consultant do?
We help your team understand who is responsible for a government decision, prepare the evidence and decide how to engage. Depending on the issue, that could mean a policy impact brief, a consultation submission or preparation for a meeting.
Can you help with a government grant application?
We can screen relevant programs, assess project readiness and help build the business case. Application preparation can be scoped separately. Funding decisions sit with the relevant authorities.
What should I have ready for the first conversation?
A brief description of the project or policy issue, the decision you need to make and any deadline. Please hold back sensitive documents until we’ve agreed how to share them.