Specialist support for government.
Holt Advisory was built for government that wants to deliver.
With deep public service experience across enforcement, compliance and regulatory operations, we develop practical policies and frameworks, drive complex projects and investigations, and leave teams better equipped to deliver meaningful outcomes.
We work with state and federal government, with a particular focus on regulators navigating operational and strategic challenges.
We embed with your team, understand your environment, and deliver solutions that are practical, implementable and built to last.
ABOUT US
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 — including leading complex and high-profile matters involving individuals and businesses, including ASX-listed companies.
Madelaine has a strong track record of aligning agency strategy with the work of frontline staff. She offers strategic, practical and innovative advice to state and federal government agencies and oversight bodies 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 worked as a trusted advisor to Commonwealth and state government agencies, supporting work across regulatory capability, investigations, strategy design, legislation implementation under tight timeframes, and the development of strategic triage models and operational policies that frontline staff can actually use. She helps agencies progress complex matters, clear backlogs, and build the internal capability to sustain momentum.
Madelaine is committed to education of the next generation of public sector professionals. She has lectured at the University of Tasmania and regularly trains government staff in best-practice processes, strategy and techniques.
Contact: madelaine.holt@holtadvisory.com.au
REBECCA EDLER
Senior Consultant
Rebecca brings over a decade of executive regulatory experience across the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, alongside five years in private legal practice. Her depth of experience spans complex investigations, policy development, and rigorous legal analysis.
Rebecca’s work across state and federal agencies has focused on strengthening compliance, enforcement and operational frameworks that are both principled and practical. She has designed and implemented policies, procedures and decision-making tools that improve consistency and transparency at the frontline, with a particular grounding in triage and prioritisation systems, investigation processes and evidence management.
Rebecca works closely with clients to understand their organisational context, identify real constraints, and deliver solutions that can be implemented and sustained.
Contact: rebecca.edler@holtadvisory.com.au
SERVICES
Holt Advisory partners with state and federal government and regulatory agencies 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.
Regulatory Strategy
Shape fit-for-purpose regulatory approaches that reflect risk, harm and public value.
Investigation Support
Strengthen investigative outcomes and reduce backlog by outsourcing delivery or embedding us with your team.
Capability Uplift
Bespoke tools and frameworks designed for how your team actually works. We build them, embed them, and make sure they stick.
CONTACT
madelaine.holt@holtadvisory.com.au
Phone
0408 641 796