Government & Council Liaison Consultancy - Lobbying Specialist

Client Representation to the Public Sector

What we do for you

We provide a unique service in which our clients can have us represent their interests to government. Most companies, industry associations, individuals, community and sporting groups get confused and frustrated dealing with the public sector and generally get tangled in "red tape" or simply give up because they fail to have anyone listen to their concerns.

Our Service To You

With our "Government and Council Liaison" service we basically represent clients interests and work through any issues that people may have with any form of Government. These include instances where large and small companies, individuals or community action groups:-

are not happy with Government decisions and want to mount a challenge;
are unsure of how to tackle a problem - who to talk to, what their rights are etc;
need a quick concise assessment of their situation;
need advice on Government/Council legislation, policies or procedures;
are totally confused after talking to a public servant or after receiving some written bureaucratic response that contains lots of words but doesn't appear to address their issues; or
are being told they must comply with Council/Government requirements which seem overbearing, inconsistent inappropriate or just plain wrong.

In essence we:-

negotiate with Government and Council entities on behalf of clients;
find loopholes in Government/Council policies and legislation;
provide specialist advice and assistance to industry bodies and associations in preparing responses to Government policy and legislative proposals.

Navigating the Legislative Maze

The pace of life is at such a frantic rate that very few people have time to deal with Federal/State/Local Government entities and fit everything else into their schedule as well.

In many instances relevant staff from Government Departments or Council apply restrictions or interpret policies and legislation which are simply incorrect and which has a major detrimental affect on ratepayers and taxpayers.

We work through the legislative and policy maze for companies, industry associations and members of the public
We take the frustration out of dealing with Government Departments and Local Councils.

After leaving the Government in February 2000 we have been surprised at the interest in our company, especially with our "Government and Council Liaison" service, and the wide range of issues clients have asked us to look into.

Our Experience

We have already successfully represented a number of major companies and industry associations on some high profile issues while at the same time continuing to provide services to individuals and sporting and community groups. A brief overview of some of the issues where we have represented clients include:-

assisting a major farming based industry association prepare submissions to the Federal Government regarding the affects of imported product on the local industry and requesting the introduction of tariffs on the imported product;
representing high profile community action groups in negotiations with Government entities over toxic waste sites, transport infrastructure issues, speeding cars in suburbia, inappropriate high rise developments;
battling Councils over a myriad of issues including building development requirements, proposed subdivisions, Development Applications, flooding issues etc;
representing major businesses in negotiations with State and Local Councils especially in instances where compliance with Council or Government conditions is required eg health and hygiene audits, transport safety compliance, workplace health and safety requirements etc;
obtaining Liquor Licence's for hotels, clubs, restaurants, adult entertainment venues etc;
lobbying on behalf of major bus operators and trucking companies regarding Government safety and quality assurance requirements;
prepare detailed Development Applications for a number of small businesses to transfer their operations from industrial areas to home based businesses;
represent residents and Companies in negotiations with Main Roads, Rail Authorities and Councils regarding the proposed resumption of properties from owners and ensuring owners receive fair value as compensation for their properties.

We don't accept no for an answer unless we can see that documented policies, legislations or regulations exist which are fair, reasonable and consistently being applied by the relevant entity.

We don't give up. We get results!

If you want to talk about specific problem or just want more information please contact our office or complete our on-line enquiry form.

"Shane - as you know I have been given the run around for years by Brisbane City Council over the removal of a tree in front of my property. I had always thought that the tree was dangerous but Council refused to remove it. I contacted Red Tape Busters to help me and within a matter of days Council had removed the tree. Thank you so much - I really appreciate your quick service. I have no idea how you resolved a problem in a few days when Council refused to do anything for years but you are wonderful." Judy Grose.