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2026 Annual Edition: Australian lobbying and government relations firm rankings

Lobby500’s 2026 annual rankings calculated from data as at 3 October 2026.

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Market Leaders

The top 30 firms representing the most clients.

Clients
106
91
72
61
57
52
49
48
44
40
40
40
36
34
33
32
31
30
29
29
27
24
23
23
22
21
21
20
20
18

Sector Leaders

The firms representing the most clients in each sector.

Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry

Farmers, growers, food and wine producers, grain handlers, fisheries, forestry and AgTech companies, among others.

Clients
6
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Defence

Defence primes, defence and security contractors, defence technology firms and veterans' organisations, among others.

Clients
13
12
9
9
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Education & Training

Universities, schools, vocational education providers, training providers, early childhood providers and EdTech platforms, among others.

Clients
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Energy & Utilities

Electricity generators, gas and electricity retailers, network operators, renewables developers, oil refiners, water utilities and EV charging networks, among others.

Clients
15
8
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Financial & Business Services

Banks, insurers, super funds, fintechs, holding companies, diversified conglomerates, legal, accounting, consulting, corporate affairs firms and agencies, among others.

Clients
17
16
13
12
11
9
8
8
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

Health & Life Sciences

Hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, health charities, health insurers, aged care and disability providers and medical research institutes, among others.

Clients
32
22
21
21
19
18
15
12
10
10
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4

Manufacturing & Industrial

Steel, chemicals, packaging, building materials, branded food and beverages, household and personal care, industrial equipment and solar panel manufacturers, among others.

Clients
15
11
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2

Media, Entertainment & Hospitality

Broadcasters, publishers, streaming platforms, video game, music and performing arts companies, gambling companies, hotels, tourism operators and sports peak bodies, among others.

Clients
12
7
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Mining & Resources

Iron ore, coal, critical minerals, gold, oil, gas and LNG producers and mining services companies, among others.

Clients
11
9
9
8
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Not-for-Profit

Not-for-profits whose work is not tied to a single industry sector. Those with a clear sector focus, such as health or education, appear in that sector.

Clients
13
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Property & Construction

Property developers, REITs, construction companies, civil contractors, home builders, community housing providers and real estate services, among others.

Clients
11
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Retail & Consumer

Supermarkets, department stores, specialty retailers, automotive retailers, e-commerce platforms and fast food chains, among others.

Clients
6
3
3
2
2
2
2
2

Technology & Communications

Software and AI companies, telecoms, tech platforms, cybersecurity firms, data centres and space companies, among others.

Clients
12
11
10
10
8
8
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Transport & Infrastructure

Airlines, airports, toll road operators, rail and freight companies, ports, logistics providers and rideshare companies, among others.

Clients
8
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2

Market Expansion

The top 30 firms gaining the most clients.

Measured from 3 October 2025 to 3 October 2026.

Clients Gained
+22
+19
+18
+16
+16
+15
+14
+14
+13
+11
+10
+9
+8
+8
+7
+7
+7
+7
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
+6
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+4

Fast Growth

The top 30 firms growing fastest.

Measured from 3 October 2025 to 3 October 2026.

Growth Rate
+130%
+127%
+114%
+114%
+86%
+86%
+78%
+78%
+60%
+60%
+44%
+43%
+43%
+41%
+40%
+40%
+38%
+38%
+35%
+33%
+33%
+26%
+26%
+21%
+20%
+20%
+20%
+20%
+20%
+20%

Team Strength

The top 30 firms with the largest lobbying teams.

Team Size
29
16
15
13
13
12
11
11
10
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
7
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

Government Experience

The top 30 firms with the most former government representatives.

Former Govt Reps
13
9
8
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2

Lobby500 independently analyses and ranks Australia’s government relations firms.The 2026 edition is a fixed record of the annual rankings as at 3 October 2026. Current rankings are updated weekly.

2026 ranking methodology

For how Lobby500 builds rankings, see the methodology.

Criteria at a glance

  • Each ranking shows up to 30 firms.
  • Sector Leaders: Firms must also represent at least 2 clients in the sector.
  • Fast Growth: Firms must have had at least 5 clients a year ago. Below that, percentages swing too sharply for meaningful comparison - a firm going from 1 to 2 clients reads as 100% growth.
  • Ties: Firms with more total clients rank first; then alphabetically by firm name.

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