Consulting Matters Apr-May 2023

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Consulting Matters Apr-May 2023

FROM THE CEO

" The room where it happens " | Jonathan Cartledge - CEO

To make room for innovation, we need to get the innovators in the same room.

That thought struck me a few times in recent weeks, as we gathered Australia’s leading defence infrastructure specialists together for Collab X, and as we cheered on the pioneers and pacesetters at the annual Consult Australia Awards.

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There room where it happens | Jonathan Cartledge - CEO

ADVOCATING FOR YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Assessing change

Small business access to Commonwealth projects

With new federal inquiry underway Consult Australia is asking small business members to share their experiences of Commonwealth procurement and projects. How can you share your views?

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Better together: NSW

Time to reflect and respond

Consult Australia’s NSW & ACT Manager Alison Kirk has a clear message for the new NSW Labor Government. “We need to take our time to rebuild confidence, really understand the issues and then resolve them."

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Rising costs, payment pain

Introduce efficient payment times and model client policies

Material and supply costs capture headlines. But the rising costs incurred by consultants – especially staff and insurance – remain largely overlooked. One solution is to speed up payment times. Here’s how.

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PEOPLE & MOVEMENTS

HDR strengthens defence capability

HDR has made key leadership appointments and promotions to strengthen its defence capability at a critical time for Australia's national security. The new leadership team comprises Directors Stuart Aslett, Maurice Valentinuzzi, and Alex Wessling.

Trophy talk

In case you missed it, we were thrilled to reward world-leading projects and professionals at the annual Consult Australia Awards on 23 March. A round of applause for the winners.

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Seizing the supersized Defence opportunity

The $43 billion pipeline of defence facilities and infrastructure is a huge opportunity for Consult Australia members, but navigating the procurement process is not always straightforward.

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Why Geotron is our Small Business of the Year

Two issues – cost and carbon – loom largest for the construction industry in 2023. Consult Australia’s Small Business of the Year, Geotron, has developed a solution to help the industry tackle both.

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Australia Assists during the drought in Kiribati

In June 2022, the Government of Kiribati declared a state of emergency in response to the severe drought. Consult Australia is a proud co-founder of humanitarian response agency and RedR who was on the ground to help.

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