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Good governance isn’t about red tape, it’s about clarity, accountability and making decisions that stand up under scrutiny.
Hunt & Hunt advises boards, executives and governance teams across public, private and not-for-profit organisations. We help leadership understand their obligations, manage risk and put in place frameworks that support confident decision-making.
We know that governance doesn’t operate in a vacuum. We work closely with risk, HR, finance, compliance and legal to create systems that work in practice, not just on paper.
Why clients choose Hunt & Hunt
- Extensive public-sector + local government experience
- Practical frameworks that leadership can actually use
- Strong understanding of political + reputational risk
- Cross-disciplinary capability (WHS, privacy, disputes, corporate)
- Proactive risk + compliance strategy
How we help
Directors’ Duties & Governance
Outcome: confident leadership + clear accountability.
We provide:
- Directors’ duties training
- Board charters + governance frameworks
- Delegations + decision-making protocols
- Conflicts of interest management
- Subsidiary governance
- Board/CEO working protocols
Regulatory & Compliance Frameworks
Outcome: systems that reduce breaches and withstand scrutiny.
We assist with:
- Compliance systems design + review
- Statutory + regulatory mapping
- Policy development
- Internal controls + reporting
- Whistleblower frameworks
- Training + implementation
Privacy, Data & Cyber
Outcome: protection of personal information + operational continuity.
We advise on:
- Privacy law compliance
- Cyber incident response
- Data governance policies
- Information sharing + outsourcing
- Cross-border transfers
- Breach reporting
Strengthen your governance before it’s tested
Practical advice for boards and decision-makers on risk, accountability and compliance across councils, not-for-profits and businesses of all sizes.
Sectors we support
- Local government
- Statutory bodies
- Not-for-profit
- Health
- Tech + digital
- Logistics
- Manufacturing + distribution
Results that matter
- Council subsidiary governance reset → improved clarity + accountability
- Whistleblower framework overhaul → defensible + compliant
- Cross-border investment advice → reduced regulatory risk
- Privacy uplift for service provider → safer data + reduced exposure
How we deliver
- Clear, operationally relevant advice
- Practical frameworks
- Planned implementation
- Joined-up with other risk functions
FAQs
Do all councils need a subsidiary governance framework?
Yes, clarity reduces political + legal exposure.
What’s the biggest governance risk?
Unclear delegation + undocumented decisions.
Does privacy law apply to small organisations?
In many cases, yes.
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Nick Miller
Darren Miller
Chong Quaik
Tania Schiff
Stephen Robertson
Georgette Georges
Jim Harrowell AM
Ian Miller OAM
Marcus Easthope
Marilyn Wai
Andrew Rowe
Zahara Bedewi-Hayes
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