To borrow a phrase: we’re here to help. When you’re talking about those tough public affairs and public policy questions, we are part navigator and part pit-crew. We unpack complicated issues, add value at the strategic level, and help you bring together your activities in a co-ordinated way.

We thrive in working through wicked problems, turning the complex into understandable choices.

Creswell Advisory brings a unique perspective to the work. We add value based on both a depth of experience working at the most senior levels of Australian Government, and a broad skill set developed through many years implementing some of Australia’s most complex public policy.

Creswell Advisory offers a range of strategic public affairs services to Australian companies and Governments.

This independent, external advice may include reviewing your current plans or working with staff to develop, improve and integrate your work.

Insight and experience spans across government relations, policy, public relations, community engagement and communications, media relations, governance, risk and innovation.

We can assist on a project basis, such as developing strategies and campaigns, or undertaking a situational audit.

Projects are also undertaken for government, including policy and program reviews and staff development.

We are available to work with senior staff and leaders in developing their understanding of government and public affairs processes, for example, as part of their preparation for government and parliamentary inquiries.

Our principal regularly facilitates strategic planning exercises and speaks at conferences and events regarding public policy, public affairs and governance.

 Our principal Ben Hubbard, has worked in some of the most challenging and complex policy and political environments of recent times. These roles include:

- Most recently, as Chief Strategy Officer at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Australia’s leading social justice law firm.
– Chief of Staff to Australia’s 27th Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.
– CEO of the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, the agency responsible for rebuilding after Australia’s worst natural disaster.
– Chief of Staff to then Deputy Prime Minister Gillard when she held the portfolios of Workplace Relations, Employment and Education.
– Senior Political Adviser to Victorian Premier Steve Bracks during his unexpected victory in 1999 as well as his victories in 2002 and 2006.

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Ben holds a Bachelor of Commerce in economics and a Masters of Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne.