ABOUT US

We don’t just hand over a report—we deliver practical solutions.

At Holt Advisory, we support local, state and federal government agencies to address complex challenges. We develop practical, implementable policies and processes, ensuring frontline staff are empowered to deliver outcomes that align with strategic priorities. With years of public service experience, we've led complex projects and regulatory investigations, crafted policy and procedures, and trained teams from the inside.

We don’t just document your challenges, we embed with your team, understand the environment, and deliver tailored solutions that actually work in a government context.

MADELAINE HOLT

Principal

Madelaine has over a decade of experience working at world-class government agencies. As a former Director of the Enforcement, Product Safety and Infrastructure Divisions at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and as the former head of the Tasmanian ACCC office, Madelaine brings deep expertise in regulation, investigations and policy implementation.

Madelaine has a strong track record of aligning agency strategy with the work of frontline staff. She offers strategic, practical and innovative advice to local, state and federal government agencies seeking to uplift their capabilities across regulatory functions and broader policy, operational and investigative areas. Her work spans the full suite of tools, processes and practices needed to deliver consistent, effective and efficient public outcomes.

Since founding Holt Advisory, Madelaine has acted as a trusted advisor to a Commonwealth agency supporting enhancements to its regulatory and investigations capabilities. During her time at the ACCC, Madelaine led complex and high-profile investigations and litigation into individuals and businesses, including ASX-listed companies, for alleged contraventions of Australia’s competition and consumer laws. Additionally, Madelaine has also developed compliance programs and delivered tailored training for national retailers.

Madelaine is committed to education of the next generation of public sector professions. Madelaine has lectured at the University of Tasmania and regularly trains government staff in best-practice processes, strategy and techniques.