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27 July 2009

Mr Peter Wellington, MP

Member for Nicklin

PO Box 265

Nambour QLD 4560

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Dear Peter

INVITATION TO THE LAUNCH OF THE SAS GROUP

I am delighted to enclose your invitation to the official launch of the SAS Group, a team of prominent

Australians providing a comprehensive range of services in government and business relations,

policy development and public affairs.

The SAS Group was founded by highly respected former Australian Government Ministers, the Hon

Con Sciacca AO, the Hon Larry Anthony and the Hon Santo Santoro in recognition of the

opportunity to provide a truly unique multi-party focus for Australian business and government

relations.

I hope you will be able to join us at our official launch. In the meantime should you wish to discuss

how the SAS Group can be of assistance to your organisation now or for your future plans , you are

welcome to contact me at your convenience.

Yours sincerely

PETER COSTANTINI

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Govcrn.

Hon. Con Sciacce /,AO I Hon. Larry Anthony I Hon. Santo Santoro

SAS Consulting Group Pty Ltd ABN 33 136 520 540

Hon Con Sciacca AO, Hon Larry Anthony and Hon Santo Santoro

are pleased to invite

to celebrate the official launch of the SAS Group by

The Hon John Mickel MP , Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of QueenslandThe Rt Hon Councillor Campbell Newman , Lord Mayor of Brisbane

Senator Barnaby Joyce , Senator for Queensland

Wednesday 26th August 2009 1 6.00pm to 8.00pmStamford Plaza Grand Ballroom I Edward and Margaret Streets I Brisbane

Format: Cocktail Function I Dress: BusinessRSVP by Monday 17th August I Karly Stock I P: 07 3221 9222 E: karly.stock@sasgroup.net.au

HON CON SCIACCA A

LARRY ANTHO

N SANTO SANTO

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The SAS Group was formed by Hon Con Sciacca AO, Hon Larry Anthony and Hon Santo Santoro to

draw together the careers of these prominent and respected people, each with unparalleled experience

in public policy, government and industry. This unique alliance of former Ministers of the Australian

Parliament, from each of the major political parties, presents as a formidable advocacy team for Australian

and international business clients.

GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS RELATIONS

In this increasingly complex environment that connects government, industry and business, leading firms must have in place highly

effective government and business relations plans and strategies. Government decision makers routinely deal with enormous amounts

of information and there are always wide-ranging interests and views that need to be considered. Ensuring that your message achieves

the right attention from the right people should not be left to chance. The founding members of the SAS Group share an unrivalled,

recent and senior experience in politics and industry. This experience is channeled to our one goal - delivering success for our

clients.

Our Government and Business Relations services include:

• Strategic reviews, planning and counsel to effectively interface with government, industry and the public.

• Persuasive advocacy to influence policy, priorities, legislation and programs.

• Relationship management, networking, engagement and consultation with political representatives, government officials, and

business leaders.

POLICY

Critical to achieving success in a government relations campaign is often the strength and quality of work done in the research and

development of effective, evidence-based argument and policy. The SAS Group offers extensive capacity in this discipline and works

with technical experts in the design and implementation of legislative strategy and drafting legislative proposals. Our Group researches

and analyses government and opposition policies and can provide comprehensive client briefings on potential opportunities and

obstacles that arise during a campaign.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Hand in hand with government relations is the need to strategically align and implement effective public affairs strategies. This

service is customised to match specific client's needs and can include strategic communication planning, media relations, profile

enhancement, union engagement, introductions and networks across government and business, briefings and topical advice. The

SAS Group works with specialist communications firms as required.

HON CON SCIACCA AO

Con was a member of the Australian Parliament for 15 years - first elected in 1987. He served in the Governments of Prime Ministers

Hon Bob Hawke and Hon Paul Keating and in opposition with the Hon Kim Beazley. Con served as Parliamentary Secretary for the

Social Security and the Arts and Administrative Services portfolios. In 1994, Con was appointed the Minister for Veterans' Affairs

and Minister assisting the Treasurer for Superannuation. He was the Shadow Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs from

1998 to 2001. For more than 40 years, Con has been a prominent Labor Party leader and political identity starting at the age of 21 as

the President of Queensland Young Labor. His outstanding career saw many highlights. Con conducted the Australia Remembers

program to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II and was the World Secretary of the Global Organisation

of Parliamentarians against Corruption. His lifetime involvement in politics, business and the law, has provided Con with invaluable

experience in dealing with the peculiarities of governments at all levels and the relationship between government and the law. A

qualified solicitor, he currently provides advice on government relations and corporate strategy to a number of major companies.

HON LARRY ANTHONY

Larry was a member of the Australian Parliament from 1996 to 2004. He served with Prime Minister Hon John Howard holding the

senior roles of Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and the Minister for Community Services. He was the longest serving Minister

responsible for Centrelink and he also served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade under the leadership of Hon Tim Fischer. He was

a member of the House of Representatives' Standing Committees on Financial Institutions, Public Administration, and Corporations

and Securities. Larry is the third generation Anthony family member in the Australian Parliament - the only family in Australian history

where each elected member served as Ministers of the Crown. Larry continues the tradition of leadership and involvement in the

National Party of Australia. Prior to entering Parliament, Larry was a stockbroker and investment banker, and was formerly licensed to

trade on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Commodities Exchange. Larry is now a professional company director

with a strong interest in the information technology, finance, media and human services sectors. He is active in supporting youth

achievement through his involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Australia and internationally.

HON SANTO SANTORO

Santo was elected to the Queensland Parliament in 1989 and served as the Minister for Training and Industrial Relations. His reforms

led to re-establishing the financial viability of the State's workers' compensation scheme, major restructuring of the industrial relations

system and transformation of the workplace safety and training sectors. He became a member of the Australian Senate in 2002.

Santo served .with Prime Minister Hon John Howard as the Minister for Ageing and oversaw major reforms of the sector. He also

served as the Chair of the Joint Statutory Committee on the Australian Federal Crime Commission and as a member the Senate

Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Legislation Committee and the Joint Standing Committee

on Treaties. Santo has comprehensive knowledge of regulatory approaches and structures, and extensive networks across the

public and private sectors in Australia and internationally. He holds a keen interest in strategic development, regulation and funding

of media and communications technologies; diplomatic and international trade issues; health and aged care; employment, training

and workplace relations.

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