Our team brings decades of experience across government, policy and corporate affairs, with the practical insight and relationships to help clients navigate complex challenges.
Ben ran corporate and government affairs inside companies before he began advising them. He knows what a board wants from an adviser, and what government wants from a company.
His work over more than 25 years spans parliamentary inquiries, Royal Commissions, major corporate transactions and crisis situations, and he has long-standing relationships across government, the opposition and the crossbench.
He spent eight years leading corporate affairs at Rabobank Australia & New Zealand, with regional responsibility for government affairs, and has since advised ASX-listed and multinational companies across the economy.
Ben is a Non-Executive Director of Rare Cancers Australia.
Sector expertise: Financial Services, Capital Markets and Investment, Professional Services, Infrastructure and Construction, International Development
Clare is an accomplished government affairs leader with over 20 years’ experience in the public and private sectors.
Prior to founding Radburn Partners, Clare was the Deputy Commissioner Corporate at the ATO. In this role she led a team of 600 people to deliver a wide range of corporate functions including: legal, corruption investigations, stakeholder engagement, communications, PR, digital platforms, ministerial liaison and public affairs.
Before this Clare was the Head of Government Relations for the Business Council of Australia.
Over her career, Clare has built a reputation for providing expert advice to CEOs, Commissioners, and regulatory agency heads.
Sector expertise: Technology and Digital, Health, Life Sciences and Biotech, Energy and Resources, Defence and National Security, Social Services and Disability
Nick is a public policy and legal professional with over a decade of experience across the policy-making lifecycle, having worked at the Australian Treasury, ASIC and as a senior adviser to federal ministers.
Prior to joining Radburn Partners, Nick served as Senior Adviser to the Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer. Before this, he was Head of Policy at FinTech Australia.
Nick’s understanding of government and regulatory affairs is underpinned by his legal background and subject matter knowledge, with a focus on financial services and fintech regulation.
Nick has direct experience advising senior parliamentarians on complex political and regulatory challenges and he has a strong understanding of federal parliamentary and legislative procedure.
Sector expertise: Financial Services and Insurance, Retail and Consumer, Tax and Not-for-profits, FinTech, RegTech and Digital Assets, and Data and Privacy
Richard is a senior government relations and strategic communications leader with close to two decades of experience across the Australian Government, Parliament, national agencies and regulated sectors.
Before joining Radburn Partners, Richard was Head of Engagement and Communications at Housing Australia, where he led the organisation's reputation, stakeholder relations and strategic communications. He previously served as Senior Parliamentary Adviser, managing parliamentary strategy and legislative reform, with a strong focus on the Senate and Parliamentary Inquiries.
His background spans finance, housing, digital platforms, development and infrastructure, including senior roles in large-scale technology programs and international development initiatives, as well as earlier policy and regulatory roles in the Department of Finance and the Department of Infrastructure.
Richard brings sound judgement and a practical, strategic approach to navigating complex policy environments and delivering outcomes for clients.
Sector expertise: Health, Life Sciences and Pharma, Property and Housing, Manufacturing and Industry, Education and Research, Tourism and Hospitality, and Trade and Foreign Investment
Daniela is a driven professional who has worked in various industries such as construction, retail and most recently in the Australian Public Service.
Before joining Radburn Partners, she worked in dynamic roles at the Australian Taxation Office. Daniela was the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and a Departmental Liaison Officer based in Ministerial office at Parliament House. She has a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and government processes.
As Radburn Partners Business Manager, Daniela ensures the smooth running of the firm’s operations.
