Industry
Government & Public Sector
Commercial, governance and regulatory advisory for government agencies, public sector entities and contractors to government.
Sector Overview
How we support government & public sector clients.
Government and public sector organisations face distinctive commercial, governance and regulatory challenges. Procurement frameworks, probity expectations, parliamentary scrutiny and public interest obligations create an environment where private-sector discipline needs to be matched by public-sector sensitivity. Contractors to government face the mirror image: the commercial benefits of government work come with significant compliance, reporting and integrity obligations.
Corson Fiske advises both sides of the public-private interface. We support agencies and public sector entities on commercial and governance matters, and we support private businesses on procurement, compliance and disputes with government.
Our work is discreet and delivered by partners who understand both the formal rules and the informal realities of working in and around government in Australia.
Capabilities in this sector
- Commercial and procurement advisory
- Policy, regulatory and legislative support
- Probity and integrity reviews
- Contractor compliance and disputes
- Administrative decision review
- Freedom of information
- Public inquiries and investigations
- Governance for statutory authorities and GBEs
Client Situations
When clients engage us.
The issues that bring clients through our door tend to fall into familiar patterns.
A major procurement is being run or responded to
The process requires careful management to protect commercial interests and probity. We provide end-to-end support.
A regulatory or policy change is on the horizon
A client needs to engage with government on reform that will affect their business. We help shape submissions and engagement strategy.
A dispute with government has arisen
A contract, approval or decision is being challenged. We advise on the legal and commercial response.
A governance review is being commissioned
A statutory authority or GBE wants an independent review of its governance framework.
Outcomes
What you can expect.
- Procurement and contracting outcomes that protect commercial interests
- Effective engagement with government on policy and regulatory matters
- Resolved disputes and protected relationships
- Governance frameworks that withstand scrutiny
Why Corson Fiske
Experience where it counts.
Clients engage Corson Fiske because they need advice they can act on — delivered by senior practitioners who understand both the technical detail and the commercial consequences. Every engagement is led by a partner with direct experience in this sector.
Our integrated structure means tax, legal, accounting and advisory questions are resolved within a single firm. For clients operating across Australia, Asia, New Zealand or Asia, our office network in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Singapore and Auckland provides consistent advice across jurisdictions.
Our Approach
A refined four-phase method for every engagement.
Corson Fiske applies the same disciplined framework to every matter, regardless of scale. The phases below are not a marketing device — they are the actual structure our partners use to move clients from uncertainty to resolution.
Phase One
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Understand
A confidential partner-led briefing to establish the facts, commercial drivers, timing pressures and stakeholder dynamics.
- Confidential scoping conversation
- Document and data review
- Stakeholder mapping
- Initial risk identification
Phase Two
02
Analyse
Structured technical and commercial analysis of every realistic option, with a clear view of risks, costs and likely outcomes.
- Technical legal and tax analysis
- Commercial modelling
- Risk-weighted options assessment
- Precedent and market benchmarking
Phase Three
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Recommend
A written partner recommendation in plain English — not a list of caveats. We stand behind our advice and explain our reasoning.
- Clear written recommendation
- Implementation sequencing
- Stakeholder communication plan
- Contingency and fallback positions
Phase Four
04
Execute
Hands-on delivery of the agreed plan with partner oversight, regular milestone reporting and clear handback at completion.
- Implementation leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Milestone tracking and reporting
- Completion review and handback
Get the right advice from Corson Fiske.
Confidential, no-obligation initial consultations with a partner who specialises in this sector.