Anacta is an integrated political research, public affairs and campaigns agency across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Its senior team have served as pollsters, strategists and campaign directors on winning Labor and Labour election campaigns, and advised the governments that followed.
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"We built our methodology winning elections. The research has to be fast and accurate, the advice frank, and the insight into how decision-makers think good enough to act on immediately. That's what we bring clients."
Anacta's government relations advice rests on understanding how governments make decisions, not just their public positions. Its specialists provide polling and research, political intelligence, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and crisis and strategic communications. Campaign work covers contested approvals, regulatory reform and social licence. Clients include global and ASX-listed companies, industry associations and not-for-profits.
CEO David Nelson has worked on political campaigns, successful public-private partnership bids, mining licence approvals and regulatory change. Managing Director Evan Moorhead is a former MP, Director of Strategy to a Queensland Premier and ALP State Secretary. Special Counsel Justin Di Lollo ran Hawker Britton and Barton Deakin for almost two decades, then founded Hakluyt's Australian operation. Chief Research Officer David Talbot worked on Labor's 2022 federal win and was pollster to two New Zealand Labour Prime Ministers.
Research, strategy and engagement run as one approach, so the people designing the research also shape the strategy. The firm measures itself on outcomes, not activity. Anacta works from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Wellington and London.
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Representing 52 clients across 12 sectors.
Representing 52 clients across 12 sectors.
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Since 2023
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Since 2026
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Since 2026
Defence
Defence
Since 2026
Education & Training
Education & Training
Since 2025
Education & Training
Education & Training
Since 2026
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Since 2026
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Since 2024
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Since 2024
Energy & Utilities
Energy & Utilities
Since 2024
Financial & Business Services
Financial & Business Services
Since 2026
Financial & Business Services
Financial & Business Services
Since 2026
Financial & Business Services
Financial & Business Services
Since 2026
Financial & Business Services
Financial & Business Services
Since 2026
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2026
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2025
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2023
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2026
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2026
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2023
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2026
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2026
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2025
Health & Life Sciences
Health & Life Sciences
Since 2023
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing & Industrial
Since 2026
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing & Industrial
Since 2026
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing & Industrial
Since 2026
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing & Industrial
Since 2023
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing & Industrial
Since 2026
Media, Entertainment & Hospitality
Media, Entertainment & Hospitality
Since 2026
Media, Entertainment & Hospitality
Media, Entertainment & Hospitality
Since 2026
Media, Entertainment & Hospitality
Media, Entertainment & Hospitality
Since 2026
Mining & Resources
Mining & Resources
Since 2026
Mining & Resources
Mining & Resources
Since 2024
Mining & Resources
Mining & Resources
Since 2024
Mining & Resources
Mining & Resources
Since 2022
Mining & Resources
Mining & Resources
Since 2026
Mining & Resources
Mining & Resources
Since 2023
Not-for-Profit
Not-for-Profit
Since 2025
Not-for-Profit
Not-for-Profit
Since 2026
Not-for-Profit
Not-for-Profit
Since 2026
Not-for-Profit
Not-for-Profit
Since 2026
Not-for-Profit
Not-for-Profit
Since 2025
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2026
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2026
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2025
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2026
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2023
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2023
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2026
Technology & Communications
Technology & Communications
Since 2026
Transport & Infrastructure
Transport & Infrastructure
Since 2026
12 registered lobbyists, including 3 former government representatives.
Evan is a former Member of Parliament, Director of Strategy to a Queensland premier and ALP State Secretary. He leads Anacta's team of government engagement specialists, advising on strategy, communications and stakeholder relations.
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Justin has advised the corporate and investment sectors on lobbying and government relations for more than 30 years. After a decade as a federal political adviser, he ran Hawker Britton and Barton Deakin for almost 20 years. He joined Anacta after almost a decade with global strategy consultancy Hakluyt, whose Australian operation he founded.
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Ash is a former Secretary of ACT Labor with over 15 years across politics, government and the union movement. As Secretary, he led the party through multiple territory and federal election campaigns. He has held senior advisory roles in government across health, workplace safety and industrial relations, and government services and procurement.
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Craig is a former Chief of Staff and Senior Adviser to ministers in the Western Australian and Federal Parliaments. He has also held executive roles in national not-for-profit and advocacy organisations, working on partnerships with unions and industry.
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Danielle has worked across politics, the corporate and public sectors, and leading consulting firms. She advises leaders on complex policy and engagement challenges, drawing on networks in the New South Wales and Federal Governments.
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Frankie brings more than nine years' experience across state and federal parliaments. She most recently advised the New South Wales Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism on policy, media strategy and stakeholder management. She has worked in parliamentary, ministerial and campaign environments.
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Licardo is a former media adviser to two Victorian premiers. He has held senior corporate affairs and communications roles in the private and not-for-profit sectors. He is based in Anacta's Melbourne office.
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Philippa works from Anacta's Perth office, with a background in political and corporate research, campaigning and strategic policy development. Legally qualified and an experienced board director, she has a track record working with industry and government.
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Sarah brings seven years' experience in political organisations, campaigning, stakeholder engagement and communications. She developed her networks in the Federal and New South Wales Governments and the union movement at NSW Labor. She is based in Anacta's Canberra office.
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Victoria brings more than 25 years' experience in government relations, strategic political advice and stakeholder relationship management. She served over 15 years as a Brisbane City Councillor and focuses on equipping clients to navigate government processes.
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Jess has a background in professional campaigns and communications, with connections across the union movement and political circles. Her work covers research, policy analysis, digital communication and copywriting. She is based in Anacta's Brisbane office.
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