Specialist support for government.

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.

SERVICES

Holt Advisory partners with local, state and federal government to solve complex problems. We work side-by-side with your team to understand your challenges, explore tailored solutions and see them through to implementation.

Policy Design

Design clear, implementable policies that align with strategic objectives and work on the ground.

Regulatory Strategy

Shape fit-for-purpose regulatory approaches that reflect risk, harm and public value.

Internal Guidance Materials

Promote consistent decision-making with user-friendly handbooks and workflows tailored to your environment.

Review & Evaluation

Assess existing tools and approaches to identify gaps and opportunities for uplift.

Process Improvement

Streamline internal processes to boost effectiveness, consistency and impact.

Compliance Frameworks

Design systems that support voluntary compliance and effective enforcement.

Training & Development

Equip your people with role-specific training that supports real-world decision-making.

Investigation Support

Strengthen investigative outcomes and reduce backlog by outsourcing delivery or embedding us with your team.

Implementation Planning

Translate intent into action with practical rollout plans and change support.

Capability Uplift

Build your team’s capability with practical tools, training and frameworks.

CONTACT

Email

madelaine@holtadvisory.com.au

Phone

0408 641 796

Address

PO Box 192, Rosny Park, Tasmania 7018