GHD Hassall Economics & Agriculture delivers professional analyses, credible research reports and advice in economics, policy and rural land use planning to Federal, State and Local Government agencies, private and public corporations, industry and community groups, and individuals. In addition, it includes a Dispute Resolution section which provides Expert Opinion services that specialises in quantifying financial loss as a result of changing circumstances (land resumption, accident, injury) and seeks practical solutions to complex situations. Our approach is characterised by working closely with clients to ensure needs are met through:
- comprehensive coverage;
- innovative, professional, best practice etc approach to analysis;
- stakeholder engagement;
- practical/durable/effective outcomes; and
- quality assurance.
Professionals within GHD Hassall Economics & Agriculture offer capability and expertise in the following fields:
- Benefit cost and economic analyses for project/program appraisal, environmental impact statements and regulatory impact statements;
- Rural land use planning for preparation of Local Environmental Plans;
- Program/project design, monitoring and evaluation;
- Social and economic impact assessments associated with policy change, including road realignment;
- Assessment of agricultural loss and provision of Expert Opinions;
- Catchment management plans and cost sharing arrangements;
- Communication and policy;
- Feasibility studies and market analyses; and
- Business planning.
Examples of projects we are undertaking or have recently completed include:
- Three year review of Horticulture Australia Limited
- Agricultural policy update for National Australia Bank
- Pricing of irrigation water for DAFF
- Benefit cost analysis of sustainable agricultural practices for Murrumbidgee CMA
- Evaluation of Bestwool/Bestlamb project for Department of Primary Industries
- Impact assessment for Pacific Highway upgrade for NSW RTA
- Rural land use strategies for Upper Lachlan, Inverell, Yass valley and Mid-Western Regional Councils
- Expert Opinions as a result of bushfires, chemical damage, crop and livestock losses, personal injury, and mining impact as instructed by a range of legal firms
- Register of assets along the Murray River for MDBC
- Development of "The Carbon Farmer", an easy to use model for farmers and their advisers to investigate the potential for "carbon farming" (for RIRDC)
- Agricultural loss assessment, ex gratia relief for 300 farmers and businesses affected by emergency release from Hume Reservoir (for MDBC)
- Agricultural Impact Assessment, Snowy Water Inquiry (for NSW and Victorian State Governments)
GHD Hassall Economics and Agriculture is based in Sydney and Canberra and is managed by Jan Paul van Moort .
