Cornerstone Group Australia Pty Ltd
Trading as Cornerstone Government Relations
Cornerstone Group Australia Pty Ltd is a lobbying firm on the Australian Government Register of Lobbyists, representing 33 clients including Acoustic Blinds and Curtins Pty Ltd, ASGP Limited and Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia). It has 6 registered lobbyists, including 1 former ministerial or parliamentary staffer.
Register profile
- On the federal register since 30 Jan 2012
- ABN 99 153 936 719 · Australian Private Company · NSW 2000 · ABN active since 26 Oct 2011
- Business names Cornerstone Government Relations ACT, Cornerstone Government Relations NSW, Cornerstone Government Relations QLD, Cornerstone Government Relations SA
- Clients 33, mostly technology & telecommunications and professional services
- Lobbyists 6, including 1 former ministerial or parliamentary staffer
Website: cgrp.com.au
Cornerstone Government Relations, based in Sydney, provides government relations, strategic communications and commercial advisory services. Founded by Joseph Tannous in 2012, the firm works with organisations across sectors including energy, mining, financial services, infrastructure and technology. The firm engages with government decision-makers and stakeholders to help clients navigate regulatory and political environments. [AI-generated summary of cgrp.com.au, 23 Sep 2026. May contain errors.]
Clients (33)
Lobbyists (6)
| Name | Position | Former government role | Left role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Benscher | Chief Executive Officer | Employed or engaged by a Minister or a Parliamentary Secretary under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 | 24 Jun 2000 |
| Graham Perrett | Director, Government Relations & Stakeholders | — | — |
| Joseph Tannous | Executive Director | — | — |
| Keren Davies | Associate Director | — | — |
| Matthew Shaw | Director - Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement | — | — |
| Max Tobin | Senior Associate | — | — |
Source: Australian Government Register of Lobbyists, with website matching and summaries added by Political Gadgets. Last updated 23 Sep 2026. Offered 'as is' under CC BY-NC 4.0.