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    Expertise

    We combine expertise across evidence and public policy advisory to deliver enhanced value to our clients​

    We operate at the intersection of data, technology and citizen insight and our expertise extends across the entire public policy development cycle.​

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    Read our latest News and Insights for thought leadership on global and local public policy challenges.

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    About us

    Verian is a world leading, purpose-led and independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. ​​

    We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges.​

    Our team

    Verian collaborates with clients across Australia, working with all levels of government, along with not-for profits and non-government organisations in every state and territory.  We use our expertise to understand, design, shape and evaluate public policy, communications, behaviour change, service delivery, regulation, and more.  Verian Australia has offices in Sydney (Warrane), Melbourne (Naarm), Canberra, Brisbane (Meanjin), Adelaide (Tarntanya) and Perth (Boorloo).

    Verian in Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 

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    Melanie Wiese

    Managing Director

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    With over 20 years' strategic communications and advisory experience, Melanie brings a wealth of expertise in consumer insight, organisational and behavioural change, cultural alignment, and product and experience design. Her career spans senior leadership roles in global agencies, including Chief Strategy Officer at Wunderman Thompson Australia and VML, and Planning Director at Grey New York, working with private and public sector clients across energy, finance, health, and education, delivering purpose-driven strategies and innovative solutions. 

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    Craig Donovan

    National Director, Federal Government

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    Craig is responsible for providing strategic insights and recommendations for key Federal clients, and specialises in behavioural and communications work. Craig is skilled at working in complex policy and service delivery environments, including using research and insights to inform behavioural and communications development. Prior to joining Verian, Craig had extensive experience in campaign and communications delivery, working in health, service delivery, social policy and central agencies in the Australian Government (Finance, Prime Minister and Cabinet and Treasury). Craig is adept at managing and working with a variety of internal government stakeholder audiences across all levels, including presenting evidence and insights to senior decision-makers, Ministers and Cabinet level committees.

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