FROM THE CEO

“It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data.” So said Sherlock Holmes. At Consult Australia, we are not so different from the world’s most famous fictional detective. We know making the case for positive change starts with evidence.

Several developments this month confirm my theory.

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ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Defence delivery under constraint

CollabX, held in Canberra last week, articulated a clear message: Defence projects must be delivered within limits, and “minimum viable capability” is demanding a new kind of partnership with industry.

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Digital by default

“Digital can be the ‘normal way’ that infrastructure is planned, designed and delivered – but we must keep championing it.” This has been Consult Australia’s consistent message in 2026.

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Meet our new state manager

“I like to do things where people win and business wins.” It’s a simple line, but it explains how Lyndall Rowe approaches her new role as Consult Australia’s State Manager for South Australia and the Northern Territory.

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A confident, collaborative industry

The 2026 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence has recognised exceptional projects, people and firms across 14 categories. The quality of submissions reveals an industry focused on delivery and design excellence.

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Priority infrastructure proposals unveiled

Infrastructure Australia’s new Infrastructure Priority List features 68 proposals that aim to strengthen transport connectivity, ports and freight networks, water security and support the net zero transition.

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Balancing the scales starts with a baseline

In an industry-leading response to recent Respect at Work legislation, 11 CEOs chose to disclose their workplace data on employee experiences of workplace discrimination and harassment in Consult Australia’s new Meeting Positive Duty report.

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COSBOA small business survey

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is asking for contributions to the 2026 Small Business Perspectives Survey. Here’s how you can have your say.

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