John Henshall, Principal

B Com; Dip TRP; FPIA

John is an economist / planner who has worked since 1969 with organisations in industry, government and consulting, both in Australia and abroad. His experience covers projects in urban and regional economic development and land use planning; industry sector analysis; industrial, commercial and retail location and development; impact assessments; tourism strategies and projects; presentation of expert evidence at tribunals and panels; and community consultation.

John also has considerable experience in economic and planning projects in Asia including housing, sites and services; urban and village improvement programs; poverty alleviation programs; and project review and evaluation. His overseas work has involved projects funded by AusAID, the World Bank, UNCHS/UNDP and the Asian Development Bank.

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Matthew Lee, Senior Associate

B Com (Economics)

Matt has expertise in urban and regional economic analysis; retail assessments and town centre studies; industry sector analysis and forecasting; economic profiling for urban and regional communities; tourism strategies and projects; market feasibility; and survey research and interviewing techniques. In particular, Matt has strong skills in retail analysis, including retail demand analysis and location assessment; preparation of retail strategies; and town centre assessments.

Matt has excellent computer skills, and is very competent in a range of statistical, mapping and graphical software to enhance the quality and value of the team's work. Matt is also responsible for the design and management of the Essential Economics website.

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Sean Stephens, Senior Economist

B. Econ (Honours)

Sean is an economist with a specialisation in urban and regional economics. He has worked on a diverse range of projects across Australia for high profile clients in the public and private sector. Sean has a track record of providing independent economic advice on complex issues and possesses an extensive knowledge of the property industry in Australia.

Sean has advanced computer skills and is competent in a range of statistical and Geographic Information System (GIS) software.

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John Noronha, Economist

Masters of Science (Economics)

John is an economist with wide ranging private and public sector experience in both the UK and Australia. He is primarily involved in demographic analysis, demand forecasting, economic analysis and profiling, tourism and industrial land strategies. John has particularly strong expertise in cost benefit and economic impact analysis, considerable experience in community and stakeholder consulatation and excellent report writing and presentation skills.

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Natalie Reiter, Senior Consultant

MBA, B.Bus (Mkt), B.A

Natalie's ability to interpret meaning from numbers together with her marketing and research background provide the basis for her strong business planning ability. Natalie has experience in a wide range of projects, with emphasis on arts, culture, tourism, recreation and urban and regional development. Recent projects include preparation of economic impact assessment of arts, culture and tourism developments. Natalie has also undertaken several economic development assessments as well as assisting clients to write DIIRD and DOTARS funding applications.

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Nick Brisbane, Economist

B Economics

Nick is an economist with experience working in urban economics consultancies in Melbourne and London. He has been involved with both private and public clients on a wide range of projects, including feasibility studies, economic development, industrial land and retail strategies, tourism projects and economic impact studies.

Nick has advanced computer skills and is experienced in a range of statistical and mapping software, including CDATA, MapInfo and MarketInfo.

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Victoria Evans, Research Analyst

B. Urb Plg & Dev

Victoria is a recent graduate of Melbourne University with experience working as a junior town planner in private urban planning consultancies during her studies. Victoria's work as a Research Analyst involves her in a wide range of projects, including residential land studies, mixed-use economic assessment and commercial/retail assessments for both public and private sector clients. She also has experience in statutory planning. Victoria has strong research and report writing/analytical skills and through her studies has developed a keen interest in urban economics.

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