The Consulting Class
Seven firms have extracted $0 in government contracts while donating $0 to political parties. They advise on policy, then win the implementation contracts for the policies they recommended.
The Seven Firms
| Firm | Contracts | # Contracts | Donated | Depts Served | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | 0 | $0 | 0:1 |
Who Buys — Top 20 Government Clients
Defence alone accounts for — in consulting contracts. The same firms advise on policy, design programs, and then win the contracts to implement them.
Where the Donations Go
Every major consulting firm donates to both sides. The Business Council of Australia — the peak lobby group for big business — receives more than any political party.
The Pattern
Contribute to both major parties, peak business lobbies, and state branches. $0 across 0 donations.
Win advisory contracts to design policy, review programs, and recommend restructures. The advice shapes what gets built.
Win the implementation contracts for the policies you recommended. $0 across 0 contracts.
Explore Each Firm
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Data Sources
- AusTender — Federal procurement contracts (all years)
- AEC — Australian Electoral Commission political donation disclosures
- Australian Government Register of Lobbyists
- ACNC — Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
This is a living investigation. All data is sourced from public datasets. Cross-system entity linkage performed by CivicGraph via ABN matching.