Providing the insight & confidence your organisation or asset needs for a successful & sustainable future. ​Our Strategic Finance team combines accountants, economists, modellers and governance advisors to support long-term financial sustainability, operational and efficiency reviews, transparent service pricing reviews, and business case/feasibility studies. Strategic Finance AEC is a national leader in the delivery of tailored financial advisory services that empower government agencies, utilities providers, not-for-profit organisations and private businesses to plan with confidence and operate sustainably. Providing the insight & confidence your organisation or asset needs for a successful & sustainable future. Our Strategic Finance team combines accountants, economists, modellers and governance advisors to support long-term financial sustainability, operational and efficiency reviews, transparent service pricing reviews, and business case/feasibility studies. We develop and maintain a raft of proprietary financial models that we tailor for use across Australia, supporting long-term infrastructure planning, project feasibility, service cost recovery and internal resource allocation and optimisation. Our work provides clarity around decision-making, particularly for long-term financial plans, capital works, strategic asset management and operational service delivery in core areas such as waste and resource recovery, water and sewer, fleet and community infrastructure. AEC specialises in developing business cases that support successful funding applications, incorporating project appraisal, cost benefit analysis, and prioritisation frameworks. Our advice is robust, evidence-based, and tailored to be both practical and implementable, ensuring clients are well-positioned to secure funding and deliver high impact outcomes. OUR CAPABILITIES Long-Term Financial Sustainability Modelling AEC has developed proprietary financial models used by hundreds of councils nationwide. We support clients in forecasting financial health, stress-testing future scenarios, and building robust long-term financial strategies to meet community needs and regulatory obligations. Infrastructure & Asset Funding Strategies We develop funding models and financial frameworks to support the delivery, renewal, and upgrade of infrastructure assets. This includes plant and fleet planning, water and waste pricing strategies, and financial modelling aligned with asset management plans and capital works programs. Service Delivery Costing & Pricing Our team conducts full cost recovery analysis, activity-based costing, and pricing reviews across a range of local and state government services. This includes water and sewerage waste management, airports, childcare, health services, education, regulatory services, aquatic facilities, and more. Our insights help clients ensure fair pricing, transparency, and compliance with cost-recovery principles. Business Case & Investment Evaluation AEC delivers evidence-based empirical evaluations of strategic projects, including cost benefit analysis, project and commercial feasibility assessment, business case development, and prioritisation and delivery frameworks for major infrastructure, organisational and service initiatives. Corporate Strategy & Organisational Reviews We support our clients with tailored organisational and service reviews, internal funding model reviews, governance structures, and resource allocation strategies, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations at all levels of the organisation. Model Licensing, Financial Training & Capacity Building AEC offers training, model licensing, documentation, and ongoing support for internal financial teams. We help build in-house financial capability and confidence, particularly around long-term modelling and scenario analysis. Business Units & Service Reviews We complete service and operational reviews, providing expert advice on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the services. We have developed expertise in reviewing water services, waste and resource recovery, plant and fleet, fleet management, depot operations, airport operations, ferry operations, saleyards, libraries and quarries. Comparative Benchmarking AEC applies benchmarking to evaluate regional or sector performance against national and global standards, helping identify gaps, strengths, and best practices for strategic advantage. Design & Visual Communication Transform complex information into clear, compelling visuals that support decision-making and stakeholder engagement. We ensure that every output is both informative and visually impactful. OUTCOME DRIVEN Working with AEC means benefiting from our extensive experience and industry-leading experts. Our team 40B+ INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDED OVER 15,000 PROJECTS 30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Australia’s regions and cities are constantly adapting to lifestyle demand and our team excel in navigating and guiding both public and private sectors in development advisory commercial transactions and strategic planning. Property Australia’s regions and cities are constantly adapting to lifestyle demand and our team excel in navigating and guiding both public and private sectors in development advisory commercial transactions and strategic planning. We work closely with our government and private sector clients to plan for and assess the feasibility of development understand where the ‘value’ in the project is vested and develop implementation and funding strategies including the identification and assessment of key risks and recommendations. The services we offer: Asset Management Planning Business & Asset Valuation Business Case Writing Corporate Transactions & Restructures Demand Assessments Developer Contributions Development Feasibility Due Diligence Economic & Industry Development Strategy Economic Impact Assessment Financial Feasibility Assessment Highest & Best Use Analysis Land Use Planning & Assessment Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Property Divestment/Acquisition Management For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Adam Matthews Contact Mark Courtney Contact Check back soon Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Recent Projects

AEC is outcome-driven and dedicated to the delivery of practical outcomes. We use our core technical disciplines across a broad range of sectors to ensure our clients receive the best evidence-based technical and strategic insight and advice in: Regional Development & Investment Strategy, Advocacy & Vision Tourism Economy & Strategy Community Research & Insight Property Advisory Strategic Finance Design & Visual Communication Sectors AEC is outcome-driven and dedicated to the delivery of practical outcomes. We use our core technical disciplines across a broad range of sectors to ensure our clients receive the best evidence-based technical and strategic insight and advice in: Regional Development & Investment Strategy, Advocacy & Vision Tourism Economy & Strategy Community Research & Insight Property Advisory Strategic Finance Design & Visual Communication

Our Development Planning and Investment Attraction team works with our clients to understand not just the recent past and near-term outlook for their operating environment, but the key factors influencing change and the preconditions for success that are required to deliver on targeted outcomes. Regional Development & Investment Attraction Understanding where a community, business, precinct, or industry is going is critical for successful investment attraction and development programs. Our Regional Development and Investment Attraction team works with our clients to understand not just the recent past and near-term outlook for their operating environment, but the key factors influencing change and the preconditions for success that are required to deliver on targeted outcomes. Combining many of our forward-looking quantitative modelling tools the Regional Development and Investment Attraction team provide evidence based strategies and assessments to drive local and regional business and industry jobs growth and investment attraction and funding solutions The services we offer include: Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Business Case Writing Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Corporate Transactions & Restructures Demand Assessments Developer Contributions Development Feasibility Due Diligence Economic & Industry Development Strategy Economic Impact Assessment Financial Feasibility Assessment Grant & Funding Submissions Highest & Best Use Analysis Infrastructure & Population Planning Land Use Planning & Assessment Lobbying & Advocacy Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Market Entry Strategies Marketing & Branding Strategy Property Divestment/Acquisition Management Employment & Skills Strategy Social Impact Assessment Socio-Demographic & Population Projections For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Adam Matthews Contact Holly Marson Contact Check back soon Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Recent Projects

We are proud of the many successful projects we have delivered for local government which have resulted in new and improved infrastructure facilities services governance and financial sustainability for communities around Australia. Local Government We are proud of our 30 years experience advising local governments and communities all around Australia. We are passionate about the role councils play in the lives of their local residents and businesses. AEC has a strong reputation of providing expert advice to our local government clients, improving the financial capacity and sustainability of local government, and resulting in more liveable and better communities. What sets us apart is that our team are experienced and trusted advisors with real world experience in local government finance. Our team of past CFOs, Director of Corporate and Finance Managers have first-hand experience in the issues, pressures and opportunities facing the local government sector. Our deliverables are practical and provided implementable solutions. Our technical capabilities and modelling tools are also well established and used throughout the local government community in Australia. Whether your need is a review of your organisation’s financial sustainability, development of a business case, a feasibility study, a strategic asset management plan or a long-term financial plan, AEC are the proven experts to provide a successful outcome. The services we offer: Asset Management Planning Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Business & Asset Valuation Business & Operational Efficiency Reviews Business Case Writing Capital Planning & Prioritisation Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Corporate & Operational Planning Corporate Structure & Strategy Advice Corporate Transactions & Restructures Demand Assessments Developer Contributions Due Diligence Economic & Industry Development Strategy Economic Impact Assessment Financial Feasibility Assessment Financial Sustainability Reviews & Planning Governance & Implementation Planning Grant & Funding Submissions Infrastructure & Population Planning Lobbying & Advocacy Marketing & Branding Strategy Pricing & Revenue Strategies Program Review & Evaluation Regulatory & Legislative Reviews Service Reviews Social Impact Assessment Socio-Demographic & Population Projections For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Gavin O'Donovan Contact Graham Jarvis Contact Recent Projects

The size and composition of the local population has broad-reaching implications for the demand parameters supporting key industries, services and facilities. Demonstrating the need and demand for key social and community services is essential in the delivery of business cases. Social & Community Services The size and composition of the local population has broad-reaching implications for the demand parameters supporting key industries, services and facilities. Demonstrating the need and demand for key social and community services is essential in the delivery of business cases, funding applications and lobbying documentation to realise and deliver on community needs. AEC maintains an extensive database of socio-demographic and economic datasets and benchmarks in an easily accessible and consistent format appropriate for use in demonstrating demand and need for key social and community services. This database is available and consistent for regions large and small across Australia. We utilise our baseline information to understand the pressing need in your community and then articulate the infrastructure and service programs required to deliver on this unmet need. The services we offer: Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Business Case Writing Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Demand Assessments Economic Impact Assessment Grant & Funding Submissions Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Employment & Skills Strategy Socio-Demographic & Population Projections For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Adam Matthews Contact Recent Projects

AEC works with industry leaders, government bodies, and regional stakeholders to shape the future of industries through advocacy, visioning, and long-term strategic planning. By developing clear, actionable vision frameworks and advocacy strategies, we help our clients secure support, funding, and investments for their region or sector’s future. Our work empowers industries and communities to realise their full potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Strategy, Advocacy & Vision What is the vision for your region & how can we help you get there? AEC works with industry leaders, government bodies, and regional stakeholders to shape the future of industries through advocacy, visioning, and long-term strategic planning. By developing clear, actionable vision frameworks and advocacy strategies, we help our clients secure support, funding, and investments for their region or sector’s future. Our work empowers industries and communities to realise their full potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. OUR CAPABILITIES Strategy Development We lead the development of long-term strategies that guide regional and industry growth. This involves aligning stakeholders around shared goals, identifying key growth drivers, and designing roadmaps that are both visionary and actionable. Our work bridges big-picture thinking with practical implementation, ensuring strategies are grounded in evidence, opportunity, and impact. Regional & Business Visioning Through detailed community and stakeholder engagement, we help regions define their vision for the future, identify opportunities, and create Strategic plans that reflect their goals and aspirations. Advocacy We craft advocacy strategies that amplify the voice of industries or regions, ensuring that the region or key sectors receive the attention, funding, and policy support they need for future growth. Regional Transition & Diversification Planning We support industries in navigating disruption, developing resilience plans, and diversifying or transitioning their economies to remain competitive and adaptable in the face of change. Policy Analysis We develop, review, and evaluate policies and investment programs that support industry growth, ensuring that they align with the goals of local and state governments, regional stakeholders, and local communities. Program Design & Evaluation Our team develops and assesses investment programs and policy initiatives that foster regional growth. We ensure programs are responsive, outcomes-focused, and aligned with broader strategic objectives. Comparative Benchmarking AEC applies benchmarking to evaluate regional or sector performance against national and global standards, helping identify gaps, strengths, and best practices for strategic advantage. Design & Visual Communication Transform complex information into clear, compelling visuals that support decision-making and stakeholder engagement. We ensure that every output is both informative and visually impactful. OUTCOME DRIVEN Working with AEC means benefiting from our extensive experience and industry-leading experts. Our team 40B+ INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDED OVER 15,000 PROJECTS 30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Economic advisory has never been more important in our modern-day society, it shapes and drives decisions in our everyday life. Our approach is to provide you with commercial outcome driven advice that helps uncover valuable insights for future investment opportunities. Economics Economic advisory has never been more important in our modern-day society, it shapes and drives decisions in our everyday life. Our approach is to provide you with commercial outcome driven advice that helps uncover valuable insights for future investment opportunities. What we do: Economic Impact Modelling Demonstrate the size of the economic impact or contribution of your sector or project to the regional economy including jobs, wages, taxes paid and GRP through Input-Output or Computable General Equilibrium modelling. Cost-Benefit Analysis Determine the relative trade-off between costs and benefits of a policy change or project against a baseline of what would happen without the project, including consideration of environmental social, financial, community and economic impacts. Socio-Demographic Projections Understand how your local areas social make up is anticipated to change into the future to inform infrastructure planning. Economic Projections Uncover at a detailed industry level the forward growth expectations and associated supply chain requirements for your project. Econometric Projections Inform sectoral and population growth expectations, grounded in and bounded by historical trends and leading forward indicators. Supply Chain Analysis Recognise the structure of your local sector to sector transactions and identify any areas or opportunities for import replacement and efficiency. Labour & Skills Analysis Analyse the current position, future needs and associated gaps in your region to take advantage of changing economic environments. Opportunity Analysis Understand the current and potential future development opportunities in your local area. For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Kieron Lacey Contact Ashley Page Contact Recent Projects

The heart of our approach is to provide our clients with insightful and evidence-based information to enable a full understanding of the whole-of-life costs of the infrastructure and assets being managed. Meaningful decisions can only be made when the long run yield and financial sustainability of the organisation. Asset & Services Sustainability The heart of our approach is to provide our clients with insightful and evidence-based information to enable a full understanding of the whole-of-life costs of the infrastructure and assets being managed. Meaningful decisions can only be made when the long run yield and financial sustainability of the organisation or business is fully understood. Our industry specialists are committed to partnering with our clients to provide accurate and timely advice which maximises benefits to business operations, minimises capital investment and the ongoing cost of new projects and operations, and balances the risk of investments and service delivery. Our Asset & Service Sustainability team includes specialists in the following services: Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Asset Management Planning Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Business & Asset Valuation Business & Operational Efficiency Reviews Business Case Writing Capital Planning & Prioritisation Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Corporate & Operational Planning Demand Assessments Development Feasibility Due Diligence Financial Feasibility Assessment Financial Sustainability Reviews & Planning Governance & Implementation Planning Grant & Funding Submissions Highest & Best Use Analysis Lobbying & Advocacy Pricing & Revenue Strategies Property Divestment/Acquisition Management Regulatory & Legislative Reviews Service Reviews Socio-Demographic & Population Projections For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Gavin O'Donovan Contact Graham Jarvis Contact Check back soon Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Recent Projects

Understanding the existing and future socio-economic and demographic conditions is a fundamental aspect of proactive strategic planning and development. We deliver beyond just numerical outcomes but focus on providing sentiment outcomes and insight for our clients. Market Research Understanding the existing and future socio-economic and demographic conditions is a fundamental aspect of proactive strategic planning and development. We deliver beyond just numerical outcomes but focus on providing sentiment outcomes and insight for our clients regarding their strategic development plans. We offer the full suite of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, inclusive of telephone and online interviewing, personal intercept interviewing, focus group and in-depth qualitative discussions. Importantly, we are one of the few companies that has our own CATI systems and field survey teams so that we can control project quality. Conducting the research and delivering results is just the beginning. Beyond just the charts and graphs, we identify drivers and influencing trends, provide insight and contextualised answers to strategic questions leveraging the latest in technology and visualisation. Embedding the insights through thoughtful frameworks, concept designs and presentation workshops is equally important in our client engagement. Corporate & Government Sentiment Through understanding opportunities and identifying issues within the commercial realities where social and cultural brands exist, we can help create positive relationships with the people who drive your reputation in the market. By combining an evidenced-based and exploratory approach to inform decision making, we can deliver a holistic 360-degree insight. Our range of integrated solutions includes: Undertaking policy evaluation and development Defining Consumer and Business Sentiment Understanding employee and staff satisfaction and sentiment Assessment of Corporate reputation and imagery Compliance and regulation of Government initiatives. Community Impact & Confidence We tell the stories of communities to help influence local and state government plans. Through the exploration of satisfaction, importance and behaviour drivers, we can develop effective engagement strategies which increase community and key stakeholder advocacy. By utilising advanced research techniques and ensuring comprehensive community consultation, more effective policies and programs can be developed which respond to the community’s needs. Our expertise includes: Investigating community perceptions, wants, needs and aspirations Defining scenarios for behaviour change Exploring opportunities for community engagement Designing stakeholder engagement frameworks Exploring the socio-economic impact of specific events or services Community services benchmarking Understanding community socio-demographics Consumer & Customer Experience Depending on our client’s challenges and objectives, we aim to create partnerships to help achieve success. Across different projects, a range of tools is utilised to measure: Consumer/customer attitude and experience Market segmentation based on attitude, usage or life stage Product and service experience and advocacy Lifecycle modelling Channel and distribution strategy Social trend identification Brand positioning and strategy. For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Priya Narsey Contact Recent Projects

We support all private and public sector clients, which ultimately adds value through a multidisciplinary approach that provides seamless and fit for purpose project teams across our portfolio of market-based services. Services AEC offers a wide range of services to support all private and public sector clients, which ultimately adds value through a multidisciplinary approach that provides seamless and fit for purpose project teams across our portfolio of market-based services. > Project & Program Appraisal > Development, Planning & Investment Attraction > Asset & Service Sustainability > Marketing & Consumer Insight Project & Program Appraisal Learn More

We leverage our economic and financial acumen to inform and undertake assessments and reviews of infrastructure projects, research programs, policy, investment portfolios as well as the contribution of entire sectors to an economy to inform policy decisions and forward investment programs. Project & Program Appraisal Project and program appraisal is a vital component of measuring the value to business and organisations of the investments they make. We leverage our economic and financial acumen to inform and undertake assessments and reviews of infrastructure projects, research programs, policy, investment portfolios as well as the contribution of entire sectors to an economy to inform policy decisions and forward investment programs. The alignment and measurement of outcomes against policy and strategic objectives is critical in informing investment and service delivery programs. Our skilled team of economists, demographers, researchers, and financial analysts can assist with any of the following services: Business & Operational Efficiency Reviews Business Case Writing Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Corporate Structure & Strategy Advice Demand Assessments Developer Contributions Development Feasibility Economic Impact Assessment Financial Feasibility Assessment Governance & Implementation Planning Grant & Funding Submissions Infrastructure & Population Planning Lobbying & Advocacy Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Pricing & Revenue Strategies Program Review & Evaluation Property Divestment/Acquisition Management Regulatory & Legislative Reviews Social Impact Assessment For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Kieron Lacey Contact Adam Matthews Contact Recent Projects