Essential Media Communications
Organisation on the Public Record
Source · Federal Lobbyist Register
This profile contains verified Australian Government public records relating to Essential Media Communications.
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Parliamentary Interests
Interests declared on the Senate or House Register of Interests.
No records currently linked
Publisher: Parliament of Australia
Political Donations
Gifts and donations disclosed to the AEC.
No records currently linked
Publisher: Australian Electoral Commission
Government Procurement
Contracts awarded to or by Australian Government agencies.
Records available · 6 records
Publisher: AusTender · Department of Finance
Government Grants
Grants awarded by Australian Government agencies.
Configured, not yet populated
Publisher: GrantConnect · Department of Finance
Lobbying Registrations
Registered lobbying relationships between representatives and clients.
Records available · 12 records
Publisher: Federal Register of Lobbyists · Attorney-General's Department
Timeline
Chronology of dated public-record events already linked to this profile.
Records available · 9 records
Publisher: Multiple government publishers
Relationship Network
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Records available · 20 records
Publisher: Derived from official records
Official Government Documents
Every underlying document that supports this profile.
Records available · 18 records
Publisher: Original publishers
State & Territory Registers
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Dataset not yet enabled
Publisher: State & Territory parliaments
Ministerial Diaries
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Dataset not yet enabled
Publisher: Prime Minister & Cabinet
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Parliamentary Interests
Publisher: Parliament of Australia
Political Donations
Publisher: Australian Electoral Commission
Government Grants
Publisher: GrantConnect · Department of Finance
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This profile of Essential Media Communications combines information only from verified Australian Government transparency registers. Every claim below links back to an original source document.
- Australian Electoral Commission
No records currently indexed
- AusTender
No records currently indexed
- Federal Register of Lobbyists
29 source-backed records
- Parliament of Australia
No records currently indexed
Cross-dataset overview
Essential Media Communications currently appears across 2 Australian Government transparency datasets.
Dataset coverage
Present in 2 of 7 supported Australian transparency datasets.
| Dataset | Publisher | Records | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEC Transparency Register | Australian Electoral Commission | — | Not present | Not present |
AusTender Contract Notices (Commonwealth) | Department of Finance | 6 | 22 May 2012 | 6 June 2018 |
State & Territory Procurement | State/Territory procurement publishers | — | Not present | Not present |
GrantConnect — Australian Government Grants | Department of Finance | — | Not present | Not present |
Federal Lobbyist Register | Attorney-General's Department | 12 | 23 Aug 2016 | 10 Sept 2025 |
House of Representatives Register of Interests | Parliament of Australia | — | Not present | Not present |
Senate Register of Interests | Parliament of Australia | — | Not present | Not present |
Datasets marked "Not present" have no matching records in the currently ingested public data. This does not imply the organisation is absent from that register — only that Folio's ingested snapshot contains no matching rows.
Agencies contracted with
4 agencies · $175,712 in total contract value across AusTender records.
| Agency | Contracts | Total value | Latest contract |
|---|---|---|---|
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | 2 | $144,252 | 6 June 2018 |
Workplace Gender Equality Agency | 1 | $31,460 | 22 May 2018 |
Australian Human Rights Commission | 2 | $0 | 15 June 2012 |
Department of Industry, Innovation and Science | 1 | $0 | 25 June 2013 |
AusTender + State/Territory Government · source-backed
Government procurement history
- Contracts
- 6
- Amendments
- 0
- Total value
- $175,712
- Largest
- $79,902
- Jurisdictions
- 1
- Agencies
- 4
- Standing Offers
- 0
- Panels
- 0
- Coverage
- 22 May 2012 – 6 June 2018
| Jurisdiction | Published | Contract | Agency | Value | Amendment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth | 6 June 2018 | Design and Communication Services | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | $64,350 | — | AusTender ↗ |
| Commonwealth | 22 May 2018 | <p>Research and communication services regarding gender pay gap</p> | Workplace Gender Equality Agency | $31,460 | — | AusTender ↗ |
| Commonwealth | 19 Jan 2018 | Market Research | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | $79,902 | — | AusTender ↗ |
| Commonwealth | 25 June 2013 | ST13-067 - Inspiring Australia Review - Market Research | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science | — | — | AusTender ↗ |
| Commonwealth | 15 June 2012 | <P>Development and testing of an overarching concept, key messages and 'call to action' for the National Anti-Racism strategy</P> | Australian Human Rights Commission | — | — | AusTender ↗ |
| Commonwealth | 22 May 2012 | <P>Conduct of quantitative and qualitative research into community attitudes to older workers and the development of a communications plan on the basis of the research results</P> | Australian Human Rights Commission | — | — | AusTender ↗ |
Australian Government grants received
Publisher: GrantConnect (Department of Finance) · Every record links back to grants.gov.au.
AEC transparency register
No official AEC transparency-register returns beyond simple donations reference this organisation. Filings would appear here as the annual disclosure archive is ingested.
Donations, lobbying and parliamentary mentions
A combined view of how Essential Media Communications appears across AEC donations, the Federal Lobbyist Register and parliamentary registers of interest.
Political donations
No AEC-disclosed donations.
No political donations by this organisation are currently disclosed on the AEC Transparency Register.
Represented by lobbyists
Not listed as a client of any registered federal lobbyist.
This organisation does not appear as a client on the Federal Lobbyist Register.
Clients represented
Acting as a registered lobbyist for 6 clients.
- COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENERGY INFORMATION POSTAL AND ALLIED SERVICES UNION OF AUSTRALIA ELECTRICAL DIVISION NSW BRANCH1 registration · latest 15 July 2021
- Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited1 registration · latest 28 Aug 2024
- Australian Dental Association Ltd1 registration · latest 10 Feb 2025
- Alliance201 registration · latest 2 Aug 2023
- COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS BRANCH1 registration · latest 15 July 2021
- COTA Australia1 registration · latest 23 Aug 2016
Parliamentary interest mentions
Not named in any current parliamentary register of interests.
No current member of the Australian Parliament has named this organisation in their register of interests.
Relationship Network
How does Essential Media Communications connect to other entities on the public record?
This profile currently connects to 20 verified entities across 1 official government publisher.
12
Organisations
8
People
6
Contracts
12
Lobbying
Connected entities
20
Relationship types
2
Official datasets
1
Shown / total
20 / 20
Earliest record
5 Aug 2011
Latest record
5 Feb 2026
- Organisation · 12
- Person · 8
Showing 20 of 20 verified connections. Tap any node for details; tap any edge to inspect the underlying record.
Public Profile
Public Records
18 verified records
Government Sources
1 official publisher
Timeline
9 events
Relationship Network
20 verified relationships
Linked Organisations
12
Related People
8
Official sources
1
verified publisher
Relationships
20
verified relationships
Timeline
9
recorded events
Organisations
12
connected organisations
People
8
connected individuals
Latest activity
9 July 2026
Most recent public record
Key people mentioned
Top individuals linked through official public records, ranked by relationship strength.
Timeline
Chronology of every dated public record linked to Essential Media Communications, grouped by dataset.
10 Sept 2025
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent SNAICC - NATIONAL VOICE FOR OUR CHILDREN LIMITED
Source-backedView original source25 Mar 2025
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent THE SUNRISE PROJECT AUSTRALIA LIMITED
Source-backedView original source10 Feb 2025
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent Australian Dental Association Ltd
Source-backedView original source8 Oct 2024
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent SETTLEMENT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Source-backedView original source28 Aug 2024
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited
Source-backedView original source2 Aug 2023
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent Alliance20
Source-backedView original source15 July 2021
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS BRANCH
Source-backedView original source28 Sept 2016
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent Shop Distributive & Allied Employees Association Nat Branch
Source-backedView original source23 Aug 2016
Federal Register of LobbyistsFederal Lobbyist Registerlobbying registrationRegistered to represent COTA Australia
Source-backedView original source
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Government Contracts
Has this entity been named in Australian Government procurement records?
| Published | Title | Agency | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 June 2018 | Design and Communication Services | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | $64,350 | AusTender |
| 22 May 2018 | <p>Research and communication services regarding gender pay gap</p> | Workplace Gender Equality Agency | $31,460 | AusTender |
| 19 Jan 2018 | Market Research | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | $79,902 | AusTender |
| 25 June 2013 | ST13-067 - Inspiring Australia Review - Market Research | Department of Industry, Innovation and Science | — | AusTender |
| 15 June 2012 | <P>Development and testing of an overarching concept, key messages and 'call to action' for the National Anti-Racism strategy</P> | Australian Human Rights Commission | — | AusTender |
| 22 May 2012 | <P>Conduct of quantitative and qualitative research into community attitudes to older workers and the development of a communications plan on the basis of the research results</P> | Australian Human Rights Commission | — | AusTender |
Lobbying
Which Commonwealth or State/Territory lobbyist registers mention this entity?
| Effective | Jurisdiction | Relationship | Client | Lobbying firm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2021 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENERGY INFORMATION POSTAL AND ALLIED SERVICES UNION OF AUSTRALIA ELECTRICAL DIVISION NSW BRANCH | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 28 Aug 2024 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 10 Feb 2025 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | Australian Dental Association Ltd | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 2 Aug 2023 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | Alliance20 | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 15 July 2021 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | COMMUNICATION WORKERS UNION POSTAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS BRANCH | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 23 Aug 2016 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | COTA Australia | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) Limited | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 8 Oct 2024 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | SETTLEMENT SERVICES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 28 Sept 2016 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | Shop Distributive & Allied Employees Association Nat Branch | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE AUSTRALIA | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 10 Sept 2025 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | SNAICC - NATIONAL VOICE FOR OUR CHILDREN LIMITED | Essential Media Communications | View source |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Commonwealth Federal Lobbyist Register | As lobbyist | THE SUNRISE PROJECT AUSTRALIA LIMITED | Essential Media Communications | View source |
Named in Parliamentary Interests
Which parliamentary interest declarations mention Essential Media Communications?
No parliamentary interest declarations currently name this organisation.
Essential Media Communications has 20 verified relationships across 1 official dataset.
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Connected Organisations
Which organisations, agencies or parties appear alongside Essential Media Communications on the public record, ranked by evidence strength?
- 11 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 28 Aug 2024Federal Lobbyist Register
- 21 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 2 Aug 2023Federal Lobbyist Register
- 31 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 10 Feb 2025Federal Lobbyist Register
- 41 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 15 July 2021Federal Lobbyist Register
- 51 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 10 Sept 2025Federal Lobbyist Register
- 61 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 23 Aug 2016Federal Lobbyist Register
- 71 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 8 Oct 2024Federal Lobbyist Register
- 81 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 28 Sept 2016Federal Lobbyist Register
- 9COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENERGY INFORMATION POSTAL AND ALLIED SERVICES UNION OF AUSTRALIA ELECTRICAL DIVISION NSW BRANCHorganisationregistered to represent1 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 15 July 2021Federal Lobbyist Register
- 101 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 10 Sept 2025Federal Lobbyist Register
- 111 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 25 Mar 2025Federal Lobbyist Register
- 121 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 25 Mar 2025Federal Lobbyist Register
Connected People
Which people appear alongside Essential Media Communications on the public record, ranked by evidence strength?
- 11 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 20 July 2023Federal Lobbyist Register
- 21 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 11 Aug 2025Federal Lobbyist Register
- 31 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 17 Apr 2024Federal Lobbyist Register
- 41 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 26 July 2024Federal Lobbyist Register
- 51 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 4 Dec 2023Federal Lobbyist Register
- 61 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 5 Feb 2026Federal Lobbyist Register
- 71 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 19 July 2023Federal Lobbyist Register
- 81 evidence row1 datasetFirst seen 5 Aug 2011Federal Lobbyist Register
Official Government Documents
Every document below is published by an Australian Government body and can be opened directly from its original source.
| Kind | Dataset | Date | Description | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lobbying | Federal Lobbyist Register | 10 Sept 2025 | Essential Media Communications represents Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) Limited | open source |
| contract | AusTender — procurement | 6 June 2018 | Design and Communication Services — Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↔ ESSENTIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION PTY LTD (AUD 64350) | open source |
| contract | AusTender — procurement | 22 May 2018 | <p>Research and communication services regarding gender pay gap</p> — Workplace Gender Equality Agency ↔ Essential Media Communications (AUD 31460) | open source |
| contract | AusTender — procurement | 19 Jan 2018 | Market Research — Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ↔ ESSENTIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION PTY LTD (AUD 79902) | open source |
| contract | AusTender — procurement | 25 June 2013 | ST13-067 - Inspiring Australia Review - Market Research — Department of Industry, Innovation and Science ↔ ESSENTIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | open source |
| contract | AusTender — procurement | 15 June 2012 | <P>Development and testing of an overarching concept, key messages and 'call to action' for the National Anti-Racism strategy</P> — Australian Human Rights Commission ↔ Essential Media Communications P/L | open source |
| contract | AusTender — procurement | 22 May 2012 | <P>Conduct of quantitative and qualitative research into community attitudes to older workers and the development of a communications plan on the basis of the research results</P> — Australian Human Rights Commission ↔ ESSENTIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS P/L | open source |
Parliamentary Register of Interests (House)
0 records
No records linked yet
Parliamentary Register of Interests (Senate)
0 records
No records linked yet
Federal Register of Lobbyists
0 records
No records linked yet
AEC Donations (Declared Gifts)
0 records
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AusTender (Government Contracts)
0 records
No records linked yet
Name
Essential Media Communications
Type
Organisation
ABN
48074671462
Jurisdiction
AU
Source datasets
1
Connected records
18
Timeline events
9
Contracts recorded
$175,712
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