Red Mitten
Red Mitten is a lobbying firm on the Australian Government Register of Lobbyists, representing 6 clients including Head and Neck Cancer Australia, Phoenix Australia and Project Rockit. It has 1 registered lobbyist, a former public servant.
Register profile
- On the federal register since 20 Jan 2023
- ABN 83 259 412 882 · Individual/Sole Trader · VIC 3205 · ABN active since 1 Mar 2021
- Clients 6, mostly health & aged care and not-for-profit & community
- Lobbyists 1, a former public servant
Website: redmitten.com.au
Red Mitten is a consulting firm based in Australia founded by Lesley Podesta. It provides advice, support and practical assistance to social impact and not-for-profit organisations, helping them improve collaboration with government and business, build visibility and achieve growth. [AI-generated summary of redmitten.com.au, 23 Sep 2026. May contain errors.]
Clients (6)
| Client | ABN |
|---|---|
| Head and Neck Cancer Australia | ABN 44 600 709 733 |
| Phoenix Australia | ABN 47 720 569 707 |
| Project Rockit | ABN 63 161 569 571 |
| The Kaiela Institute | ABN 28 152 765 529 |
| The Ladder Project Foundation | ABN 99 674 034 976 |
| The Reach Foundation | ABN 87 069 837 627 |
Lobbyists (1)
| Name | Position | Former government role | Left role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Podesta | CEO | Employed under the Public Service Act 1999 | 31 Dec 2010 |
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.