Emerald House Advocacy

Emerald House Advocacy works primarily with organizations operating in high-stakes environments where reputation, regulation, and public perception are critical. Their clients include listed companies, national institutions, peak industry bodies, and businesses navigating complexity and risk. While they are not a generalist agency for startups or charities, they are a strong fit for established entities facing intense media scrutiny, government intervention, or contested public debates.

How Emerald House Advocacy Supports Clients Under Pressure

Founded by award-winning political journalist Chris O'Keefe, Emerald House Advocacy brings deep experience in media and politics to every engagement. The agency specializes in moments where reputation, regulation, and influence collide—offering senior counsel and strategic execution in government relations, communications, and public affairs. Their work is commercially grounded and designed for impact, helping clients cut through with government, media, or key industry stakeholders. The firm has led campaigns that shifted national conversations, influenced regulatory decisions, and brought clarity to contested public spaces.

Core Services and Specialties

Emerald House Advocacy provides a highly tailored service focused on high-level strategy rather than volume-driven tactics. Their capabilities typically include:

• Government relations and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic communications and crisis management
• Public affairs and policy advocacy
• Media relations and message development
• Reputation management in high-pressure environments
• Campaign strategy for regulatory and political impact
• Senior counsel for boards and executive leadership

Each engagement is built around the specific needs of the client, with a focus on delivering outcomes rather than activity. The agency's instinct for risk and deep understanding of political and media dynamics allow them to navigate complex situations where the margin for error is small.

Based in Haymarket, Australia

Emerald House Advocacy is headquartered in Haymarket, New South Wales, Australia, 2000. This central Sydney location places the agency at the heart of Australia's political, media, and business landscape. Haymarket’s proximity to the Sydney CBD and key government offices makes it a practical base for the agency’s work with national institutions and listed companies. The team’s local knowledge of Australian media and political environments is a core part of their value proposition.

Emerald House Advocacy is a strong fit for organizations that need experienced, senior-level counsel in moments of high pressure or complexity. If your business faces intense scrutiny, regulatory challenges, or the need to influence public policy, and you require a partner who understands the intersection of media, politics, and reputation, this agency is worth considering. Their focus on outcomes over activity makes them particularly suited to clients who value strategic precision over broad-brush communications.