Our Story

In Australia's government relations industry, verifying a firm's track record has been nearly impossible. Firms can claim anything on their websites—client lists, policy wins, years of experience—without independent verification. For organisations seeking government relations support, this creates a critical trust gap. Influence500 was built to solve this problem. We provide independent, data-driven rankings of government relations firms based on verified government data, not marketing claims.

Before Influence500, organisations had no reliable way to: - Verify a firm's actual client portfolio - Compare firms based on objective criteria - Access real-time data on firm activity - Understand which firms specialise in specific policy areas This lack of transparency disadvantaged both buyers (who couldn't verify claims) and credible firms (whose track records were invisible to prospects).

Influence500 aggregates data directly from government lobbying registries—the most authoritative source of truth in the industry. Every client relationship, every lobbyist registration, every policy engagement is verified through official channels. We then apply a sophisticated ranking algorithm that evaluates: - Client portfolio depth and diversity - Team composition and expertise - Relationship longevity and stability - Market tenure and track record - Sector specialisation and focus The result: rankings you can trust, backed by government data.

We're committed to maintaining the integrity and independence of our platform: **Independent:** We're not affiliated with any lobbying firm or industry association **Transparent:** Our methodology is publicly documented and continuously refined **Data-Driven:** Rankings are based on verified data, not subjective opinions **Real-Time:** Updates reflect current government registry data, not annual snapshots Our goal is to bring the same level of transparency to government relations that exists in other professional services markets.