Benchmark Analytics is an Australian economic, financial services and regulatory consultancy preparing high-quality analysis, reports and submissions for organisations engaged in public policy, regulation and economic reform.
The service focuses on clear reasoning, strong evidence, and concise expression — delivering material that can withstand scrutiny from government, regulators, and industry experts.
The Principal, Nick Hossack, is a former Director of Policy at the Australian Bankers' Association and an adviser to Prime Minister John Howard. He has drafted analysis for major national debates across financial regulation, competition, consumer policy, and economic governance. Nick is also a contributor to the Australian Financial Review and The Spectator Australia.
When to use Benchmark Analytics
Clients engage Benchmark Analytics when they need:
- a submission or report capable of influencing a regulatory process or government review;
- analysis that meets Treasury, Finance, or Productivity Commission expectations for evidence and logic;
- clear, defensible arguments to support a specific policy outcome or reform proposal;
- a credible, well-researched idea that advances thought leadership;
- a bespoke, branded publication produced for an organisation to explain industry trends, policy issues or business performance;
- policy-grade analysis without the overheads and delegation layers typical of large consulting firms;
- the capability of an economist–policy adviser without the cost of hiring one full-time.
This work is suitable for companies, industry associations, not-for-profits, public bodies, and financial institutions.
Political Data Alerts
Alongside its consulting work, Benchmark Analytics provides Political Data Alerts, a professional intelligence and communications content service for people who need rapid, rigorous analysis of important political, economic and financial data.
Paid subscribers receive original analysis, evidence, charts, key messages and communications-ready content that can be adapted for briefings, reports, submissions, stakeholder communications and social media.
Annual subscribers can also nominate up to two Priority Indicators that matter to them or their organisation. Benchmark Analytics monitors those indicators as the underlying official data is updated and incorporates relevant findings into Political Data Alerts coverage.
You help determine what Benchmark Analytics watches. Benchmark Analytics determines what the evidence says.
Branding and Presentation
Reports can either incorporate a client's own branding and design system or be produced using the Benchmark Analytics style. Formatting and presentation are handled professionally to ensure the document is publication-ready.
Quality Assurance
Benchmark Analytics stands behind the quality of its consulting work. If a report does not meet the standard required under the agreed brief, the client is not required to pay. In that event, all intellectual property remains with Benchmark Analytics. Ownership transfers only upon payment.
This gives clients confidence that commissioned work will be suitable for its agreed purpose, whether external publication, regulatory submission, policy advocacy or board-level consideration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI tools may be used to assist with research organisation, drafting and editing. They are not treated as authoritative sources. Factual claims, calculations and source material are checked against primary or otherwise reliable sources before publication.
Request a Quote
You can request a quote by email Benchmark Analytics at: nick@benchmarkanalytics.com.au. In your email, please state the following:
- Topic or title of the report;
- Purpose of the report;
- Key reading audience;
- Expected length (number of pages and/or number of words);
- Dates for delivery of first and final drafts of the report; and
- Any other needs or expectations.
We will get back to you within 24 hours.