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We help organisations strengthen governance and manage risk through tailored frameworks, practical advice and clear processes. Our approach is holistic and bespoke – never off-the-shelf – ensuring the right balance of rigour, accountability and flexibility.
We work closely with senior leaders to simplify complex risk processes and improve decision-making. Our multidisciplinary team draws on deep experience across federal and state government, combining policy, legal and executive-level expertise to deliver solutions that work in practice.
We’re known for our ability to build fit-for-purpose governance models that reflect each organisation’s size, culture and risk profile.
Skills & expertise
- Governance health checks
- Development of governance frameworks
- Accountability frameworks
- Capability and board reviews
- Committee structures and terms of reference
- Delegations
- Functional efficiency reviews
- Organisational planning
- Performance indicators
- Risk management frameworks and advice
Government Team of the Year
Employer of Choice
Corporate Citizen of the Year
State Finalist ACT – Building Communities
Diversity Law Firm of the Year
NewLaw Firm of the Year
People
Vanessa Domaschenz
Principal Advisor
National Lead – Consulting
Dannya Hu
Expert Advisor
Team Lead – Organisational Design
Team Lead – Business Process Improvement
Cassandra Koch
Special Advisor
Team Lead – Change Management
Team Lead – Governance Review and Design
Sean King
Principal Advisor
National Lead – Defence & Analytics (Acting)
Anthony Honeyman
Expert Advisor
Bruce Brown
Expert Advisor
Felicity Cooper
Expert Advisor
James Lavery
Expert Advisor
Jody Blinco
Expert Advisor
Michael Stone
Expert Advisor
Phillip Mottram
Expert Advisor
Warren King
Expert Advisor
Andrew Roden
Special Advisor
Caitlin Morgan
Special Advisor
Celia Torres-Villanueva
Special Advisor
Declan Norrie
Special Advisor
Team Lead – Regulatory Development and Reform
Nicoll Parton
Special Advisor
Team Lead – Program and Project Management
Su-Ann Tan Burke
Special Advisor
Joanna Feeney
Senior Advisor
Sharon Reay
Senior Advisor
Madison Ewer
Advisor
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Get in touch
Vanessa Domaschenz
National Lead – Consulting
M 0413 800 352
E vanessa.domaschenz@au.spa.com
Dannya Hu
Team Lead – Organisational Design
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E dannya.hu@au.spa.com
Cassandra Koch
Team Lead – Change Management
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E cassandra.koch@au.spa.com