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Personnel


GR Solutions' team comprises people with direct experience in and a strong understanding of Australia's political and policy process. Our personnel have extensive experience in and intimate understanding of the processes of Government at the highest levels. They are drawn from both major Australian political parties. Senior personnel include:


Hon. Wayne Matthew - Director

Wayne served for 16 years in the South Australian House of Assembly (14 years on the front bench) and from 1993 to 2002, was a Minister in successive Liberal Governments serving in a variety of portfolios including as Minister for Minerals and Energy. He also served as Administrative and Information Services Minister (construction, procurement and information technology) and as Police, Correctional Services and Emergency Services Minister. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Arts (Politics) degree from the University of Adelaide.


Wayne left politics in 2006 to pursue a new career. He has extensive experience in policy development, government reform and contracting of government services to the private sector. The Minerals and Energy portfolio has equipped him with a solid knowledge of the Mining and Petroleum industries and associated Government processes and also of the National Energy Market.

Details of his front bench portfolios and ministerial achievements are provided in the attached documents:


                                            Front Bench Portfolios:                                            Ministerial Achievements:


David Scotland - Senior Consultant


David joined GR Solutions as a Senior Consultant on 14 July 2008. David has worked as an advisor to South Australian ALP Members of Parliament and Cabinet Members over the past 10 years and his advice has covered the portfolio areas of Agriculture, Aquaculture, Food and Wine, Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. David holds a Bachelor of Laws, and Bachelor of Arts (Politics) degrees from the University of Adelaide.

David has extensive experience in policy development, strategic planning and issues management and internal political party operations as well as experience in high level negotiation with political, industry and departmental representatives.

David has served on multiple ALP Committees and Boards including the Board of SA Progressive Business, (the interface between the ALP and the business community), on policy and membership committees.






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