Welcome to Butler Hardy
As Australian Government Registered Lobbyists, we are well known in both State and Federal Offices and Departments. If your company or organisation deals with government, wants to deal with government, or is impacted by government, we are your partner. We are on the side of small business, and we are making a difference. Though we are not lawyers, we have access to lawyers and barristers across most specialities.
We thoroughly understand the processes of government lobbying and where they are relevant or not. And we hate red tape.
OUR LOBBYING SERVICES
We are an Australian Government Registered Lobbyist - Licensed by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. We are a political lobbying powerhouse. In this harsh legal landscape we are recognised as a leading business advocate in government relations.
We represent our clients’ interests at the highest state and federal government levels. On your behalf we can liaise and speak with top officials, leading politicians and high profile government representatives and solicitors. We specialise in Liberal-National Coalition Governments and Oppositions in Australia. We combine our experience with business, and around the legal field with lobbying knowledge. This is what sets us apart.
Butler Hardy is known for getting things done. For us, only results count. This is why time and again we deliver the integrated strategies organisations need to be successful. And we have the record to prove it.
What Is A Lobbyist?
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An advocate hired to work on behalf of individuals and organisations in order to influence political decisions in their favour is considered a professional lobbyist.
What Is Lobbying?
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The promoting, opposing, or attempting to influence the introduction, defeat, or enactment of legislation before a legislative body, as well as opposing approval, amendment, or veto.
Who Lobbies?
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Any individual or organisation can petition government, but the most active industries hiring lobbyists include health, insurance, banks, technology, energy and mining.
Lobbying is Your Voice
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Don’t let your voice be drowned out in a sea of money, you have the right to put your organisation’s message forward to your elected representatives.
Who Needs Our Lobbying Services

Companies or organisations requiring effective input into government policy and regulations, those needing to create stronger and more productive relationships at government level, as well as companies who wish to have a government department as a customer. Equally, we can help you if you want to explore the government landscape for grants or government financial assistance, or if you have found your business will be affected by upcoming decisions or government regulations.
Lobbying Collaborations

Collaborations or cluster initiatives are projects that are organised as ventures between a diverse number of public and private sector players, such as firms, government agencies, and academic institutions. Increasingly there is a demand for groups and institutions within a particular industry to band together on issues needing urgent attention and action when they do not need or want the expense and red tape of setting up an actual industry association.
Experienced Team

Our team looks further than the surface, goes above the obvious and applies intuition, critical analysis and insight, including motivations to obtain a complete picture of events and business dealings.
We Are On Your Side

We make that extra effort required. We find solutions. We believe our clients are second to none and as such each client is treated individually according to their unique needs and demands.
LOBBYING IN AUSTRALIA

Over the past twenty years, lobbying has grown from a few hundred employees to a multi-billion dollar industry employing more than 10,000 people to represent every facet of human endeavour.
Champion of Small Business and Cutting Red Tape
You need a team on your side who understand business, not just rules and regulations. A team that can allow you the time and clarity to grow your business. We will be your voice where it matters and help you take advantage of opportunities, and minimise the legal and government red tape.