Hamstead Consulting offers the services of Mark Hamstead. Mark is a water resource policy and management expert with 31 years experience, including at a senior level in government developing and implementing policies, plans and regulatory frameworks; and as a national and international consultant. He has extensive in-depth knowledge of water management policies, legislation and institutional frameworks in Australia and internationally, and is joint author of an internationally published textbook on integrated water resource planning. He has a reputation for quality assessment and analysis, and for writing and presenting in a manner that is clear, coherent and concise. He is experienced at working with agency staff to develop improved practice and build capacity. Mark is a current provider of advice and analysis at state and national levels in Australia as well as internationally.