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Nicholas is a strategic communications and public affairs adviser with more than 15 years’ experience helping organisations navigate complex political, regulatory and reputational environments. He works with senior leaders across business, government and the community sector to shape policy conversations, manage risk and build the trusted relationships required to deliver major projects and long-term strategic outcomes. 

Nicholas specialises in translating complex issues into clear, persuasive narratives that influence decision-makers and mobilise stakeholders. His work focuses on sectors where policy, public opinion and commercial outcomes intersect, including energy transition, infrastructure, housing and cost-of-living pressures. Clients rely on his ability to combine political insight, stakeholder intelligence and campaign strategy to support confident decision-making and deliver durable outcomes. 

Over the course of his career Nicholas has advised ministers, government agencies, global corporations and civil society organisations across Australia, the United Kingdom, Africa and New Zealand. His experience includes communications leadership roles supporting the UK Conservative Party, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, alongside strategic advisory roles for multinational companies, industry bodies and major community alliances. 

As Associate Partner at SEC Newgate Australia, Nicholas partners with clients facing complex policy or public scrutiny, providing strategic counsel, stakeholder engagement strategies and integrated communications campaigns that align commercial objectives with public expectations. His approach combines rigorous analysis with compelling storytelling to ensure organisations not only communicate effectively, but build the credibility and support needed to deliver outcomes that matter.