Cotterell leaves Crosby Textor to establish ‘apolitical’ lobby firm

Cotterell believes that there are very few ’truly apolitical and independent consultants’ in Canberra. Certainly, Lynton Crosby and Mark Textor are closely aligned with the Liberal Party. The usual approach, however, is bipartisanship. Jackson Wells, Government Relations Australia, Parker and Partners and others all have people from both sides of politcs on their rosters. I guess Jannette’s ‘apolitical’ firm will have people with no links with either side. Usually, the links are also your bona fides as an insider. Janette is definitely a skilled professional and a Canberra insider. But if her business prospers will she be able to recruit insiders with no political affiliations?