We are at our best when we seamlessly combine our technical disciplines of economics, finance, market research and design to support effective decision making through evidence based, strategically insightful and engaging content. ASHLEY PAGE CEO, Principal Economist Ashley is AEC's CEO and has experience and expertise across all areas of economic, tourism and industry development. Ashley has delivered some of AEC's most significant regional development, infrastructure studies and business cases. GAVIN O'DONOVAN Technical Director, Finance Gavin is Technical Director (Finance) with AEC and has over 25 years of experience in developing business and financial sustainability strategies for both the public and private sectors. SIMON SMITH Chairman Simon is AEC’s Chairman and has over 30 years of experience as a consultant and Treasury officer. KATE SMITH CFO Kate is AEC’s Chief Financial Officer and brings a broad and diverse skillset from 30 years as a Chartered Accountant, working with business in strategy positioning, productivity enhancement, human resources and investment opportunities. ADAM MATTHEWS Policy Advisory Adam is the Principal of our Policy Advisory practice and is the Sydney team leader. With over 30 years of experience in infrastructure, finance, and economics consultancy, he brings a passion for innovation to every aspect of his role. CAREY RAMM Founder, Principal Consultant Carey is Principal Consultant and founder of AEC. Carey has many business interests and operates globally as a trusted advisor. Carey was formerly a Federal Ministerial Adviser on Transport, Communications and Economic Development issues. CLARE GROSS Model Development Clare is a financial and economic modeller specialising in bespoke decision-support tools, forecasting and impact analysis. She applies best-practice modelling and clear data storytelling and conveying insights to help clients make confident, evidence-based decisions. ELLIE GRAY Project & Tender Administration Ellie plays a key role in administration and tender coordination, bringing structure, clear communication and strong organisation to our projects. Ellie ensures seamless workflow, timely submissions and strong internal communication, helping projects run smoothly from setup to delivery. GRAHAM JARVIS Strategic Finance Graham is an experienced state and local finance executive manager with a focus on financial sustainability, strategic asset management and revenue strategies. Having delivered a range of financial and service management solutions to local governments all over Australia and in particular, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, Graham has a thorough understanding of the planning and reporting frameworks within each jurisdiction. HOLLY MARSON Team Leader - Townsville Holly is the Team Leader for AEC’s Townsville office. Growing up in North Queensland, Holly has a passion for supporting growth in regional communities. Holly has a background in economics impact modelling, business case development and cost benefit analysis. JOHN SYME Principal Consultant John is Perth based & is Principal of Syme Marmion & Co, an AEC associate firm. John specialises in property economics, planning and development strategy, with significant experience in business operations and in consulting to the private sector and to government. KIERON LACEY Technical Director, Economics Kieron is AEC’s Technical Director of Economics, with over 15 years experience modelling, assessing and analysing economic, industry and socio-demographic impacts of projects and programs, as well as projecting future growth. LYNDON BERRESFORD Creative Director Lyndon is AEC’s Creative Director and has over 25 years experience in commercial design, visual communication and digital media production. Lyndon also has a high level of expertise in conceptual illustration, which has been utilised in several large scale urban redevelopment projects across Australia. MARK COURTNEY Property Advisory Mark is an accomplished economist, property analyst and researcher whose experience uniquely positions him as an industry leader in property economics, advisory and consultancy. PRIYA NARSEY Market and Consumer Research Priya heads AEC’s Market & Social Research division. She has over 15 years of experience in both quantitative and qualitive research. ROB DONALDSON Senior Graphic Designer Rob has 15 years of experience as a graphic designer and creative and has an extensive portfolio working within government and the creative sector. Rob has designed, developed and maintained brands and identities for major initiatives, city changing projects, exhibitions and arts festivals. RODGER POWELL Principal, Tourism Advisory Rodger heads AEC Tourism Advisory practice and has an uncommon breadth and depth of experience across multiple aspects of hospitality and tourism. He is an excellent strategic thinker with a genuine commercial focus. STEVEN HARRIS Strategic Finance Steven is a senior finance executive with over 25 years of experience across local government, logistics, mining, FMCG and manufacturing. He has led major finance teams and transformational projects, driving improved accountability, transparency, and efficiency in financial operations. His expertise spans financial strategy, reporting, and infrastructure governance, with a strong focus on organisational performance and fiscal sustainability.

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Providing evidence-based solutions, insight, advice and creativity that sustainably shape the future of our communities, cities, and regions. AEC focuses on outcomes and trusted insights that empower change, inspire growth, and instil business confidence. Local Government / Natural Resources & Agriculture / Climate / Resources, Energy & Infrastructure / Tourism / Social & Community Services / Property ... is where you will find us. AEC HAS MADE AN IMPACT ON SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND THE SUCCESS OF OUR REGIONS, CITIES AND COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 30 YEARS. AEC focuses on outcomes and trusted insights that empower change, inspire growth, and instil business confidence. AEC is a national leader in delivering economic, financial, and strategic advisory services across Australia. We work with government, industry, and community stakeholders to shape the future of Australia’s regions, cities, and industries. We provide data-driven solutions to inform decisions, unlock opportunity, and drive long-term outcomes. Our expertise spans a wide range of sectors, with a focus on delivering sustainable, practical, and actionable insights to guide clients through complex challenges and opportunities. Whether we are helping unlock the full potential of a region, developing financial models to ensure sustainability, or providing in-depth research to inform policy, we are here to support you every step of the way. Local Government / Natural Resources & Agriculture / Climate / Resources, Energy & Infrastructure / Tourism / Social & Community Services / Property 40B+ INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDED OVER 15,000 PROJECTS 30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Contact us We are at our best when we seamlessly combine our technical disciplines of economics, finance, market research and design to support effective decision making through evidence based, strategically insightful and engaging content. Learn more DataAU DataAU DataAU DataAU 1/2 DataAU is a national data visualisation platform that has been developed by AEC Group leveraging our history of data management, analysis and interpretation. It includes over 400 socio-economic and demographic datasets, exclusive indicators, modelling tools and graphically designed reports that effectively communicate information and insights. We developed DataAU to provide data interpretation, value, and insight for strategic community, economic development, and social infrastructure planning. Learn more Recent Projects Our Successes SJB Urban "AEC did an excellent job, with a challenging brief. Really impressed with the thorough and incisive inputs." OUTCOME DRIVEN Working with AEC means benefiting from our extensive experience and industry-leading experts. Our team

AEC Group Pty Ltd (AEC) is a company specialising in innovative and evidence based analysis to inform strategic decision making. OUTCOME DRIVEN. Reports & Publications AEC makes available for download a selection of recent publications, for documents prior to this please email info@aecgroupltd.com 2021 2020/21 Water and Wastewater Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2020/21 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2020/21 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2020 2019/20 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2019/20 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2019/20 Water and Wastewater Residential Price Benchmarking (QLD) 2019 2018/19 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2018/19 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2018/19 Water and Wastewater Residential Price Benchmarking (QLD) KPMG/AEC Review of State Government Grants to Councils (QLD) 2018 2017/18 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2017/18 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2017/18 Water and Wastewater Residential Price Benchmarking (QLD) LGFP (QLD) Conference 2018 – Cost Recovery Pricing Tips for Councils 2017 2016/17 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2016/17 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2016/17 Water and Wastewater Residential Price Benchmarking (QLD) 2016 2015/16 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2015/16 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2015/16 Water and Wastewater Residential Price Benchmarking (QLD) 2015 MIW 30 year strategy 2014/15 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2014/15 Water and Wastewater Residential Price Benchmarking (QLD) 2014/15 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2014 LGFP (QLD) Conference 2014 - Top 10 Tips for Local Government Finance Professionals 2013/14 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking (QLD) 2013/14 Water and Wastewater Residential Price Benchmarking (QLD) 2013/14 Waste Management Residential Charge Benchmarking (QLD) 2013 Economic Impact Assessment of the Cruise Shipping Industry in Australia 2012-13 - Executive Summary Factors Influencing Local Government Financial Sustainability in Queensland - A Council Segment Approach (Report Overview) Factors Influencing Local Government Financial Sustainability in Queensland - A Council Segment Approach 2012-13 Waste Management Residential Price Benchmarking 2012-13 Waste Disposal Fee Benchmarking The Carbon Tax and Australia's Accommodation Industry

We focus on and embrace a collaborative and constant learning cycle across all our disciplines, with our teams working with you to optimise outcomes.​ Economics | Finance | Market Research | Design & Visual Communication WHAT SETS US APART We partner with clients to deliver tailored, strategic solutions that drive measurable outcomes. With our deep expertise in economic and financial analysis, planning, and market insights, we empower impactful decision making for business, industry, local governments, and developers. AEC’s multidisciplinary approach brings together experts across various technical disciplines and market sectors, allowing us to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of each client and their individual needs. OUR TEAMS We focus on and embrace a collaborative and constant learning cycle across all our disciplines, with our teams working with you to optimise outcomes. Economics | Finance | Market Research | Design & Visual Communication Working with AEC means benefiting from our extensive experience and industry-leading experts. Meet AEC WHERE WE MAKE AN IMPACT 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. Development, Planning & 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. Asset & Service 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. Design, Marketing & Consumer Insight Visually, compelling strategic engagement and communication tools and insight are the cornerstones of AEC’s Marketing & Consumer Insight team. Backed by our economic and finance teams we combine evidence based reporting and consumer insight into strategic communication tools to disseminate information to inform decision making.

AEC is outcome-driven and dedicated to the delivery of practical outcomes. We use our core technical disciplines across a broad range of market specialties to ensure our clients receive the best evidence-based technical and strategic insight and advice. Contact AEC Brisbane Level 5, 131 Leichhardt Street Spring Hill QLD 4000 Australia Townsville 222 Flinders Street East Townsville QLD 4810 Australia Sydney Level 14, 25 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Bangkok 32 Permpoon building, 7th floor Soi Sukhumvit 87, Sukhumvit Road Bang Chak, Phra Khanong Bangkok 10260 Shanghai Level 15, Building 1, No. 1228 ZhenNan Road, Putuo District Shanghai China 1300 799 343 info@aecgroupltd.com

Focused on supporting the realisation of value, our business, financial, and economic modelling team provide insightful and evidence-based analysis and strategy for your newly established or evolving organisation, business, or service. Corporate Planning & Business Strategy Focused on supporting the realisation of value, our business, financial, and economic modelling team provide insightful and evidence-based analysis and strategy for your newly established or evolving organisation, business, or service. From the evaluation of investment options as part of asset acquisition/ due diligence programs to pricing, revenue and funding strategies our knowledgeable and practical team can assist with the following services: Asset Management Planning Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Business & Asset Valuation Capital Planning & Prioritisation Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Corporate & Operational Planning Corporate Structure & Strategy Advice Corporate Transactions & Restructures Demand Assessments Due Diligence Financial Sustainability Reviews & Planning Governance & Implementation Planning Infrastructure & Population Planning Lobbying & Advocacy Marketing & Branding Strategy Pricing & Revenue Strategies Property Divestment/Acquisition Management Regulatory & Legislative Reviews Socio-Demographic & Population Projections For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Recent Projects

Our team are visual creative storytellers, bringing to life products, services and new brands that align with commercial business objectives. We have developed a wealth of experience in a range of specialist disciplines, as a result, we are positioned well to deliver truly integrated marketing and graphic design. Design & Visual Communication Our team are visual creative storytellers, bringing to life products, services and new brands that align with commercial business objectives. Over our history, we have developed a wealth of experience in a range of specialist disciplines, as a result, we are positioned well to deliver truly integrated marketing, engagement and communication campaigns that are engaging and retain influence. What we do: Brand Strategy - Position your brand in the market at the right time Branding & identity design Consumer insight Brand Identity - Bringing your brand to life Brand visualisation Graphic design Brand guidelines Brand collateral Packaging design & d evelopment Marketing Strategy - Defining a clear way of how you are going to engage with your target market Customer journey Content strategy Content creation and distribution Marketing collateral Integrated campaigns Web & Digital - Create an effortless and fun customer experience Website design & development App design & development Digital strategy Digital campaigns Digital video, television, film and animation Social media design and management eCommerce design & development Conceptual, Commercial & Industrial Design - Visualise your project Conceptual visualisations Illustration 3D For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Lyndon Berresford Contact Rob Donaldson Contact

The mining, resources and energy sectors have contributed more than 12% to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product in recent years, highlighting the sectors are critical drivers of Australia’s current and future economic progress and development. Resources Energy & Infrastructure The mining, resources and energy sectors have contributed more than 12% to Australia’s Gross Domestic Product in recent years, highlighting the sectors are critical drivers of Australia’s current and future economic progress and development. The socio-economic and environmental issues surrounding mining and resources use resonate with the broader community now more than ever before from the towns where the resources are located to regional agricultural communities where water availability is vital to their livelihood to Australia’s largest cities that are powered by and consume the outputs from our resources and energy sectors. Understanding the dynamics and socio-economic levers that engage these sectors and their communities is important to planning future regional and national landscapes this is where AEC is able to assist your sector and/ or community. The services we offer: Business & Operational Efficiency Reviews Business Case Writing Community, Consumer, Customer & Corporate Sentiment Demand Assessments Economic & Industry Development Strategy Economic Impact Assessment Financial Sustainability Reviews & Planning Governance & Implementation Planning Lobbying & Advocacy Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Marketing & Branding Strategy Regulatory & Legislative Reviews Employment & Skills Strategy For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Kieron Lacey Contact Ashley Page Contact Recent Projects

We focus on and embrace a collaborative and constant earning cycle across all our disciplines, with our teams working with you to optimise outcomes. > Economics > Finance > Market Research > Visual Communications Disciplines We focus on and embrace a collaborative and constant learning cycle across all our disciplines, with our teams working with you to optimise outcomes. > Economics > Finance > Market Research > Visual Communications Economics Learn More

Our team are creative storytellers, bringing to life a regions projects, services and visions. Over our history, we have developed a wealth of experience in a range of specialist disciplines, as a result, we are positioned well to deliver truly integrated marketing, engagement and communication campaigns and conceptual visions that are engaging and retain influence. Design & Visual Communication Our team are creative storytellers bringing to life a regions projects, services and visions. Over our history, we have developed a wealth of experience in a range of specialist disciplines, as a result, we are positioned well to deliver truly integrated marketing, engagement and communication campaigns and conceptual visions that are engaging and retain influence. OUR CAPABILITIES Brand Strategy Position your brand in the market at the right time Branding & identity design Consumer insight Brand Identity Bringing your brand to life Brand visualisation Graphic design Brand guidelines Brand collateral Packaging design & development Marketing Strategy Defining a clear way of how you are going to engage with your target market Customer journey Content strategy Content creation and distribution Marketing collateral Integrated campaigns Web & Digital Create an effortless and fun customer experience Website design & development App design & development Digital strategy Digital campaigns Digital video, television, film and animation Social media design and management eCommerce design & development Conceptual, Commercial & Industrial Design Visualise your project Conceptual visualisations Illustration 3D View more 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

Backed by our economic and finance teams we combine evidence based reporting and consumer insight into strategic communication tools to disseminate information to inform decision making. Marketing & Consumer Insight Visually, compelling strategic engagement and communication tools and insight are the cornerstones of AEC’s Marketing & Consumer Insight team. Backed by our economic and finance teams we combine evidence based reporting and consumer insight into strategic communication tools to disseminate information to inform decision making. Our skilled engagement, marketing and insights team provide the following services: Benchmarking & Comparative Assessment Brand Positioning Community, Consumer, Customer Survey Research Corporate Sentiment Demand Assessments & Behaviour Change Socio-Demographic & Population Projections Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Market Entry Strategies Marketing & Branding Strategy Socio-Economic Impact of Events Projects or Services Lifestyle Modelling Channel & Distribution Strategy Market Segmentation Based on Attitude Usage or Lifestage Product & Service Experience & Advocacy We are also highly experienced in implementing our research into Lobbying & Advocacy campaigns to Local, State and Federal Governments. Over the last 25 years, we have assisted over $30billion in projects with their funding and implementation from Government. For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Priya Narsey Contact Lyndon Berresford Contact Recent Projects