At the forefront of Science, Research and Innovation Policy 

Founded in 1998 by Dr John Howard

Howard Partners is a specialist Australian public policy research firm was founded 26 years ago by Dr John Howard following a ten-year career as a partner in two of Australia’s largest professional services firms and long-held connections with several Australian universities. The firm was incorporated as a private company in 1999.

 For the past 26 years, Howard Partners has been a trusted advisor to Commonwealth and State governments, higher education providers, and industry organisations 

This firm’s professional knowledge and experience in science, research and innovation,  public policy, management strategy, and strategic communication provide a unique combination of capabilities that is applied in all commissions and assignments.