Public policy
Influential public policy confronts the complexity of today’s social, environmental and economic problems and responds with effectiveness and compassion.
Nous Group partners with our clients to develop public policy that reflects the complexities of government, its diverse stakeholders and the regular tensions between their interests.
We are inspired by the journey of generating innovative, workable new answers to some of society’s most demanding and complicated challenges.
Strategic policy formulation
We combine public policy insight with private sector strategy expertise. Our capability is derived from our extensive strategic consulting experience at executive and senior management levels in Commonwealth and state governments. The Nous approach to public policy issues is highly consultative and holistic, recognising the interconnectedness of public policy debates and the need to engage all stakeholders in relevant areas.
Policy, program and service design and evaluation
We blend facilitated stakeholder interactions with powerful logic modelling to design and evaluate public policies and programs. This ensures that all assumptions and evidence around program activities are aligned, and social and economic outcomes are achieved and/or evaluated.
We use our extensive experience across multiple sectors and government to bring a nuanced and savvy approach to service delivery. Our approach recognises that clients expect customised and integrated services, and that service providers understand the importance of quality and context.
Policy and capability development
Nous has extensive expertise in enhancing skills in developing public policy, and communicating complex issues effectively with ministers and senior public servants. We have been designing and delivering programs of this nature to graduates, senior executives and directors for over 10 years.
Key people
Leanne Wallace
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Zac Ashkanasy
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Tim Orton
Managing Director
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Mike Scrafton
Associate
Service lines
- Public policy
David Bartlett
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Gillian McFee
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Jeremy Chandler
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Jim Davidson
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
John Ballard
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Mike Waller
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Penny Allbon
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Public policy
Stephen Hunter
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Public policy
Wayne Jackson
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Public policy
Yehudi Blacher
Senior Adviser
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Andrew Pike
Principal
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Greg Joffe
Principal
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Kate Vinot
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Mark Burford
Principal
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Maryann Hazard
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Robert Doyle
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Simon Lancaster
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Tanya Smith
Principal
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Aaron Maher
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Adam Comley
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Chris Nightingale
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
David Bowser
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Harris van Beek
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Kristen Hedgecoe
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Sandy Forbes
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Sarah Hall
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Simon Guttmann
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Business strategy
- Public policy
Stephen Petris
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Tania Hyde
Senior Consultant
Service lines
- Public policy
- Business strategy
Our work
Review of the Council for the Australian Federation
Nous was engaged to review the performance of the Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) and its Secretariat. The CAF consists of the First Minister from each state and...
Evaluation of youth conduct orders and anti-social behaviour pilot programs
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (NSW) engaged Nous to assess these complimentary programs in pilot sites in NSW (2010-12). The programs seek to reduce youth anti-social...
Evaluation of the Victorian Community Support Grants program
Nous was engaged by the Department of Planning and Community Services to evaluate the Victorian Community Support Grants program. The program has provided grants across Victorian...
Latest news
Nous Group finalist for 2012 BRW Client Choice Awards
10 February 2012
BRW magazine today announced the nominations for the 2012 Client Choice Awards - the most...
Nous events
Adelaide Festival of Ideas
Nous was proud to support the 7th biennial Adelaide Festival of Ideas in October 2011. The festival offered...