Affairs of State delivers independent advice and facilitation relevant to your sector, separate and discrete from other professional services and business relationships. We operate across the local, state and federal political levels, engaging with and for governments and businesses throughout Australia, and overseas.

Since 1993, we have developed a strong client list, indicative of the independence and professionalism of our government relations profile. Our wide-ranging networks connect you directly with decision-makers. We work across all factions and political parties, without bias.

With our main office in Melbourne, with regular visits to Canberra, and with colleagues overseas, Affairs of State offers national and international reach. We are able to tailor our solutions to your individual needs and budgets.

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Strategic & Tactical Advice

In a competitive corporate marketplace, planning and identifying values and goals are crucially important. Affairs of State helps clients define their missions, goals and strategies to establish a favourable position with their stakeholders.

Once your position is defined, we work with you to implement the strategy. Affairs of State believes in continuous dialogue and tailors all messages to ensure they have maximum impact.

Political Monitoring

Affairs of State makes sure you stay ahead of current thinking in public policy debates, knowing what lines of argument will emerge from government, think-tanks, pressure groups and others across the political spectrum.

We provide a comprehensive monitoring service for those who need to closely follow developments in Parliament, the Cabinet and the wider political environment. Our monitoring reports are tailored to clients' requirements and are delivered on a regular or ad hoc basis.

Knowledge & Intelligence

We help clients understand the policy environment in which they are operating and develop strategic programmes of communication to influence that environment in pursuit of their business objectives.

Drawing on our knowledge and understanding of the political process, Affairs of State develops approaches that help educate the public and the policy makers alike. Our campaigns achieve tangible business successes.

Trend Monitoring

Our team has a strong understanding of the issues and personalities that shape the political and policy environment in varying spheres of interest. We offer a first-rate research facility that allows you to make informed representations to government, elected representatives, the media and other interest groups. This includes policy briefings, political audits and tailored biographical profiles.

Partnerships & Introductions

Through direct advocacy, relationship building and strategic counsel, we support clients and their solutions with elected representatives and public servants. Armed with our industry experience and knowledge, we develop specialised campaigns to achieve our clients' goals.

Office luncheons, as a practical example. Interesting topics, interesting discussion, interesting people. We focus on finding the right people for your business. We invite our clients, our publication subscribers and people relevant to them.

Lobbying

Public policy decisions and legislation have a profound impact on virtually every public and private institution. Each day, elected and regulatory officials make decisions that could influence, directly or indirectly, a company's competitiveness, licence to operate and many other aspects of its business activities. Key public affairs audiences include:

• Federal Government
• State Governments
• Local Government
• The Political Parties
• NGOs
• Think Tanks

Affairs of State assists clients to achieve their bottom-line public policy and business objectives by facilitating their interaction with these key audiences. Client referrals emphasize our integrity, focus, range of experience and our knowledge of Australia’s community and corporate networks (including Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, regional and rural Australia).