Business Sectors


The Fifth Estate is a boutique advisory consultancy which provides a diverse range of services to business.


Major project strategy

Charting a secure pathway for major development projects to deliver long-term investment security, strategic and technical advice. See for example:

Environmental approvals

Managing all aspects of government approvals and licensing for sustainable, cost-efficient business operation. See for example:

Regional development

Understanding regional communities and working to secure regional jobs and investment based on their resources and skills. See for example:

Climate change management

Interpreting climate change and emissions trading externalities and developing strategies to ensure efficient, sustainable business operation. See for example:

Government advocacy

Shaping and delivering strategies that will secure government acceptance and support for client's existing and new business developments. See for example:

Investment facilitation

Identifying sources of capital, and new corporate allies, to bring good project ideas to commercial fruition.

Policy development

Negotiating, drafting and advocating on core government policies affecting essential industry inputs such as, water, energy and primary resources in key industries.See for example:

Media and public relations

Designing media and communications programs to inform stakeholders and to provide tactical support for new business developments.


Contract negotiation

Co-ordinating the definition, scoping and negotiation of terms of supply and delivery for essential industry inputs and products.

Community awareness

Assessing and mapping community attitudes to development and environmental issues, and undertaking community awareness programs to inform and involve local communities in the new business development process.


Strategic planning

Working in collaboration with the client's senior management team to define strategic business objectives and identify actions to achieve them.

Organisational change

Assisting clients to understand and, where necessary, change their internal management and key business disciplines to achieve greater business competency and success.


Market analysis

Applying deep technical assessment tools to clients' current markets and potential market opportunities, and identifying ways to improve profitability. See for example:

Business feasibility

Providing independent analysis and reporting on business risks and returns for clients' products and services.

Commercial mediation

Brokering solutions to conflicts in management, business operations, supply or product arrangements and land title/management issues. See for example:



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