The Fifth Estate has a long history of delivering results for business sectors via peak industry representative bodies.

The Fifth Estate manages the Air and Mine Equipment Institute of Australasia, encompassing the Compressed Air Association of Australasia and the Power Tools Association of Australasia. Services for these industry groups include development of industry-wide strategy to enhance growth and competitiveness, implementation of best practice programs, and regulatory reform to ensure business efficiency and safety for consumers.

Previously, principals of The Fifth Estate have acted as Executive Directors for the NSW Chamber of Mines and the Forest Products Association.

The Fifth Estate additionally provides consulting services to industry bodies, including:

• developing long-term strategic plans,
• devising and implementing restructures,
• identifying and securing funding options,
• defining member services,
• undertaking industry consultation, and
• representation to government and media.