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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

We understand its economic contribution and we see a bright future for its industries, supply chains and the positive impact they have on regional communities. Many of our consulting team are from regional Australia with personal and professional backgrounds in the agricultural sector.   Agriculture AEC is passionate about the agricultural sector because we understand its economic contribution and we see a bright future for its industries, supply chains and the positive impact they have on regional communities. Many of our consulting team are from regional Australia with personal and professional backgrounds in the agricultural sector. For many communities, agriculture is the dominant industry, in terms of economic activity, employment and regional exports. We understand many regions’ fortunes rise and fall on the success of their dominant agricultural industry. We also understand the interlinkages between the agricultural sector in the regions and city-based food and fibre (value adding) manufacturing industries. At AEC, we leverage our experience in production, processing, agricultural supply chains and industry associations to provide tailored advice that meets any client’s needs. The services we offer: Business & Asset Valuation Business Case Writing Corporate & Operational Planning Corporate Structure & Strategy Advice Corporate Transactions & Restructures Demand Assessments Due Diligence Economic & Industry Development Strategy Economic Impact Assessment Financial Feasibility Assessment Lobbying & Advocacy Market Analysis & Outlook Reporting Market Entry Strategies Program Review & Evaluation Employment & Skills Strategy Social Impact Assessment For further information, contact one of our specialists below. Ashley Page Contact Recent Projects

AEC has taken an active stance on CSR since company inception - positively contributing to local communities and the outcomes of our key stakeholders since 1999. We recognise the importance of your privacy and understands your concerns about the security of your personal information. Corporate & Social Responsibility AEC has taken an active stance on Corporate & Social Responsibility since company inception - positively contributing to local communities and the outcomes of our key stakeholders since 1999. Within the AEC team, one of our core beliefs and passions is to make a difference for current and future communities, particularly at a local level. In 2012, the AEC Board took this commitment one step further by officially endorsing the AEC Corporate & Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy. CSR Policy Objectives: Our CSR Policy is designed to assist and guide sustainable business development to the benefit of all stakeholders. This policy recognises that AEC operations, activities and responses form part of a larger system, where company actions and values have the ability to influence the broader business environment and society as a whole. Download AEC’s full CSR policy statement here . Privacy Policy AEC recognises the importance of your privacy and understands your concerns about the security of your personal information. We are strongly committed to protecting your privacy and the personal information that you may provide to AEC. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your privacy. The Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) came into force on 12 March 2014 replacing the National Privacy Principles (NPPs) and Information Privacy Principles (IPPs) that previously applied to private sector organisations. For information on the APP, go the Australian Government Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (http://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-news ). AEC also abides by the principles of the Australia Market and Social Research Society’s Code of Professional Behaviour (http://www.amsrs.com.au/professional-standards/amsrs-code-of-professional-behaviour ). Why does AEC collect your personal information? We only collect personal information that is necessary for us to perform our functions. AEC’s market and social research division gather and present the opinions of the public directly to the government, commercial and not-for-profit organisations committed to making decisions about goods, services or social policies that concern the Australian people. The information collected is presented in aggregate and does not reveal the identity of any individual person. How does AEC collect and hold your personal information? We generally collect your information whilst undertaking research which may be conducted via telephone, face-to-face, online, discussion forum and/or one-on-one interviews. Occasionally, our clients provide us with a list of their customers so we can contact them and invite them to participate in the research. AEC interviewers will always identify themselves to you or in the case of face-to-face interviews, will have a photo ID which will identify them as part of the AEC team. At the onset of the interview, AEC will disclose the purpose of the study, the type of information we will collect and how the information will be used. At all times, participation in market research is voluntary. What personal information does AEC collect and hold? The kinds of personal information we collect and hold will depend upon the services requested by our clients. Generally, information regarding behaviour, needs, attitudes, opinions and motivations as well as sensitive information such as political views, religion and health information may be collected. When providing personal information you have the option of remaining anonymous or using a pseudonym to be identified by. However, in certain circumstances, such as where we receive your contact details from a third party or where the research data itself may potentially allow for identification, this may well not be practicable. What are the purposes for which AEC uses, handles and discloses your personal information? We respect your privacy. Any personal information which we collect about you will be used and disclosed by us so that we can provide you with the services that you have requested, or otherwise to enable us to carry out our functions as professional consultants. We will not use or disclose your personally identifiable information for the purpose of advertising, promotions or direct marketing activities. If you declined to participate in our research, we may use your personal information to re-contact you for a research purpose if we have valid reasons to believe a genuine research concern warrants such re-contact. If you have participated in our research, will only re-contact you if you were informed of this or we have valid reasons to believe a genuine research concern warrants such re-contact. Who will AEC disclose your personal information to? AEC will not disclose any personally identifiable research information we collect from you unless we have your express prior consent and will only report the information you provide in an aggregate form that will not personally identify you. We will not disclose any personal information or personally identifiable research information to a third party for a purpose other than conducting our research unless we have your express prior consent or are required to do so by an Australian law or a court/tribunal order. Openness In most cases, you can gain access to the personal information that we hold about you. We will handle requests for access to your personal information in accordance with the APPs. We will deal with all requests for access to personal information as quickly as possible. Requests for a large amount of information, or information which is not currently in use, may require further time before a response can be given. A fee may be charged to cover the cost of retrieval. However, this fee will not be excessive and will only apply to the facilitation of your request if applicable. If at any time you believe that personal information we hold about you is incorrect, incomplete or inaccurate, then you may request amendment of it and we will either amend the information or make a record of your comment, as we think appropriate. We encourage all requests for access to your personal information to be directed to the Privacy Officer by email aec@aecgroupltd.com or by writing to the address below. Questions and Complaints If you would like more information about the way we manage personal information which we hold about you, or are concerned that we may have failed to keep one of our commitments to you in handling your personal information in accordance with the APP, please contact us by email, fax or mail at the following addresses: email: aec@aecgroupltd.com postal: Privacy Officer, PO Box 5804MC, Townsville QLD 4810 facsimile: +61 (0)7 4771 5550 AEC Website We also collect some information from you when you use our website www.aecgroupltd.com . Your use of the facilities and services available through our website will determine the amount and type of information which we collect about you. Some of this information will not be personal information because it will not reveal your identity. The only personal information we collect when you use our website is what you tell us about yourself, for example, by completing an online form when you accept an invitation to attend a seminar or conference, receive a newsletter or information you provide to us when you send us an email. Retention and Destruction of Personal Information AEC will destroy or de-identify your personal information as soon as practicable once it is longer needed for the purpose for our research purposes. However, we may in certain circumstances be required by law to retain your personal information after our research has been completed. In this case, your personal information will continue to be protected in accordance with this Policy. If we destroy personal information we will do so by taking reasonable steps and using up-to-date techniques and processes. Security of Information AEC will take reasonable steps to protect your personally identifiable information as you transmit your information from your computer to our website and to protect such information from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access, use, modification, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, you should keep in mind that the transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure or error-free. In particular, e-mail sent to or from this website may not be secure, and you should, therefore, take special care in deciding what information you send to us via e-mail. Miscellaneous In this Policy "personal information" has the same meaning as under the Privacy Act 1988. This policy is effective from 12 March 2014. From time to time it may be necessary for us to review and revise our privacy policy. We reserve the right to change our privacy policy at any time. We may notify you about changes to this privacy policy by posting an updated version on our website www.aecgroupltd.com .

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

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

Our services include impact assessments, destination development strategies, infrastructure feasibility studies, lobbying strategies and market segmentation analysis. We support tourism planning across the full lifecycle, from demand analysis and project feasibility to crafting compelling investment cases and visitor experience strategies. Tourism Economy & Strategy Unlocking opportunities to drive tourism across your region. AEC delivers data-driven, market insight-led, strategic tourism advice that fosters vibrant visitor economies, sustainable product development, effective sector advocacy and investment attraction. We partner with local governments, tourism organisations, developers, and other stakeholders to grow destinations and unlock tourism potential. Our services include impact assessments, destination development strategies, infrastructure feasibility studies, lobbying strategies and market segmentation analysis. We support tourism planning across the full lifecycle, from demand analysis and project feasibility to crafting compelling investment cases and visitor experience strategies. With extensive expertise in both regional and metropolitan markets, AEC is a trusted advisor to the tourism sector. Our team combines economics, planning, and industry insight to help clients secure funding, unlock opportunities, and position their regions for long-term success. OUR CAPABILITIES Visitor Economy & Destination Development Strategies We create data-informed, place-based strategies to grow visitation, improve tourism product and experience offerings, and activate destination potential. Tourism Investment & Feasibility Assessment We assess demand, operating viability, and broader economic justification and economic benefits for tourism assets including cultural centres, retreats, hotels, and major attractions. Market Research & Visitor Profiling Through quantitative and qualitative visitor research, we help destinations better understand who is coming, what they want, and how to grow target markets. Economic Contribution & Impact Assessments We measure the direct and flow-on benefits of tourism sectors, events, and investments. Our work supports grant funding, policy submissions, and government advocacy. Accommodation, Events & Experience Sector Analysis We undertake commercial and strategic analysis for hotels, events, and attractions – enabling investment readiness, experience enhancement, and evidence-based planning. 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

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

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

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 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

AEC is an outcome-driven consultancy that is dedicated to the delivery of practical outcomes. Our core disciplines cover economics, finance, market research and visual communication. About Us 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. Our clients embrace our long term focus and commitment to their outcomes. Innovation creativity and vision are derived from talented people working well together in a productive environment. We focus on and embrace a collaborative and constant earning cycle across all teams offices and disciplines. Our Origin AEC was founded in 1993 as Australian Economic Consultants. A merger with DMM Software Pty Ltd and Consultancy Productions in May 1999 saw the establishment of AEC Group. Since our origin we have grown from one person in one regional city to a nationally recognised firm with offices across Australia and connections into South East Asia and beyond. We have traditionally served a mix of the private sector industry and all three tiers of Australian government across a broad range of market areas. Our service lines have varied over time but have remained related to our core competencies of economics, finance, property, market research and visual communication. We add value through a multidisciplinary approach providing seamless and fit for purpose project teams across our portfolio of market-based services. Economics Learn More