What we do

Specialist by nature. Built for extraordinary outcomes

Our talented people work across six integrated practices which are the creative force driving Frazer-Nash Australia. United by purpose, we tackle today’s toughest challenges with bold ideas, strategic insight, and technical precision. Together, we push boundaries, shape opportunity, and engineer solutions that matter, building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future for Australia and beyond.

Strategy, policy and economics

Shaping the future with strategic vision

The foundation of any great endeavour starts with a robust strategy. Our Strategy, Policy & Economics practice blends deep analytical insight with creative foresight to guide the development of policies, economic models, and strategies that fuel innovation and sustainable growth. We help clients navigate global trends, regulatory landscapes, and economic opportunities while shaping resilient solutions. From long-term policy frameworks to economic forecasting and market modelling, we ensure that every decision is grounded in data-driven intelligence and aligned with future-ready ambitions.

Our solutions:

Strategy development
Economic advisory
Business case development
Public policy advisory
Sourcing, procurement and supply chain advisory
Strategy & planning services
Project management and program implementation

Want to learn more? Reach out to Adam Pirlo for a chat.

Engineering analysis and modelling

Transforming complexity into clarity

We deliver tailored engineering solutions that drive performance, reliability, and long-term value. Our Engineering Analysis & Modelling practice integrates advanced modelling, data science, and first-principles engineering analysis to optimise complex systems, enhance asset integrity, and reduce operational risk. Whether it's understanding dynamic behaviours, predicting degradation, or designing for resilience, we apply rigorous technical insight to every challenge. From intelligent asset strategies to cutting-edge digital engineering, we combine scientific and engineering rigour with creative problem-solving, ensuring every decision is backed by evidence, every model reflects reality, and every outcome aligns with our clients’ strategic goals.

Our solutions:

First-principles engineering analysis
Intelligent asset management
Asset assurance & integrity management
Dynamic systems modelling
Machine learning, data science & engineering
Digital engineering solutions
Enterprise digital & data systems engineering
Business intelligence

Want to learn more? Reach out to Harry Scott-Dempster for a chat.

Systems excellence and technology management

Engineering success through systems innovation

In a world where systems are more interconnected and complex than ever, our Systems Excellence & Technology Management practice ensures all technologies are aligned, efficient, and future-ready. From Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to digital transformation, we help clients optimise system performance and enhance interoperability to reduce lifecycle costs and maximise value. We specialise in ensuring that technology is not just cutting-edge, but strategically integrated and managed for the highest level of operational excellence.

Our solutions:

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Technology optioneering
Technology innovation advisory and management
Digital transformation
Technology delivery governance

Want to learn more? Reach out to Mariana Zafeirakopoulos for a chat.

Sustainable communities

Building resilient, future-proof communities

We help governments and industry create sustainable communities through co-creating futures that support climate resilience, economic growth and social wellbeing. Our expertise spans strategic planning, environmental assessment, net zero transition, stakeholder engagement and ESG advisory. From liveable cities to productive regions, we work alongside partners to build vital infrastructure that supports housing, mobility, jobs and digital access, aligning investment with long-term value, inclusive growth and environmental stewardship.

Our solutions:

Built environment
Sustainable development
Environmental assessment
Net Zero solutions
Regulatory & reporting advisory

Want to learn more? Reach out to Michelle Cramer for a chat.

Systems safety and assurance

Securing the future through reliability & safety

Our Systems Safety & Assurance practice focuses on ensuring critical systems operate safely, reliably, and in full compliance with the most stringent regulations. Using risk assessment techniques and human factors-based approaches, we mitigate operational risks and ensure long-term system reliability. We design safety cases, develop regulatory compliance frameworks, and use advanced tools to analyse and improve the performance of safety-critical systems. This practice ensures that safety is not just a checkbox, it’s embedded into every system from the outset.

Our solutions:

Nuclear advisory
Critical asset and infrastructure assurance
Human factors
Advanced RAMS advisory
Cyber services

Want to learn more? Reach out to Marc Lyell for a chat.

Development and optioneering

Exploring possibilities, optimising solutions

At the heart of every great development lies the process of exploration. Our Development & Optioneering practice helps clients identify, evaluate, and select the most optimal solutions for projects. Whether governments and businesses are facing complex infrastructure challenges, navigating energy transition options, or assessing defence capability upgrades, we provide a comprehensive process of option analysis and decision support. Through techniques like multi-criteria decision analysis and cost-benefit analysis, we deliver data-driven insights that highlight the best course of action, optimising decisions to balance risk, reward, and sustainability for maximum value.

Our solutions: