“I have utilized the services of HMT Consulting for the past 4 years in formulating our collective bargaining agreements.  Michael is a fantastic resource to my business.  He has a huge amount of practical experience and knowledge and provides rational and straight forward answers to any questions I have for him.  His ability to explain and empathize with our staff has meant that the agreement making process has always run smoothly with both parties being happy with the outcomes!”

(Andrew Boyle  B.App.Sci. G.D.O.E – Director  Co-Efficient Pty Ltd - April 2009)

 “HMT Consulting is an invaluable asset to our business, providing both management and staff with the information and tools to understand employee entitlements.”

“HMT Consulting offer advice in a timely manner – particularly important for staff and management in relation to a wide-range of contemporary workplace relations issues, including Human Resource Management Policy & Procedure developments as well as enterprise bargaining.”

(Rita Williams Managing Director Sunstate Group Precious Jewellery – March 2009)

“It is a pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for HMT Consulting. I have dealt primarily with the principal, Michael Taylor, for over six years now.

To date we have engaged the services of HMT Consulting for the following:

·        Represent our interests in the revamping of the Health and Fitness Centres, Swim Schools and Indoor Sports Award – State, 2005 (Queensland).

·        Deliver three seminars on the nature and implications of this Queensland Award and the use of AWAs and EBAs nationally.

·        Develop a template Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA) for use in Queensland using the Queensland Award for comparative purposes.

·        Develop a template AWA for use in New South Wales (NSW) using the NSW Award for comparative purposes, but incorporating applicable concepts from the Queensland AWA (thus facilitating industry conformity), and

·        Develop an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (with six variations for specific circumstances) for use in Queensland using the Queensland Award for comparative purposes.

In relation to all the above, Swim Australia has been delighted with the products delivered by HMT Consulting.  The relationship is such that HMT Consulting has been appointed as ‘preferred supplier’ to our member Swim Schools on Industrial – Human Resource matters.

HMT Consulting has been proactive in value-adding to Swim Australia and its members.  Regular newsletters on relevant matters have been supplied and numerous explanatory documents produced – all free of charge.

I have no hesitation in recommending HMT Consulting to you.”

(Ross Gage BHMS (Ed)  CEO  Swim Australia – February 2009)

“Michael Taylor and HMT Consulting was engaged to assist in the review of the existing Health and Fitness Centres and Indoor Sports Award – SEQ 2003.  The outcome of which saw the creation of a new competency based classification structure incorporating important elements of the national fitness industry training package.

The project was delivered within budget and achieved the outcomes sought by the three Award parties, Fitness Queensland, Indoor Cricket Queensland and Swim Australia.

Michael’s extensive past experiences and professional attitude provided an ideal vehicle to negotiate with the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union on behalf of the three parties.

Michael and HMT consulting also provide industrial relations advice to the members of Fitness Queensland.”

(Steve Butler Executive Officer Fitness Queensland – March 2005)

“Luna Park had undergone a multi-million dollar renovation throughout 2003 and this Sydney icon reopened in April 2004.  It was necessary for the new operator of Luna Park, Luna Park Sydney Pty. Limited, to enter into a new Enterprise Award and I had no hesitation in engaging the services of HMT Consulting to assist me in this important process.  The task was completed on time and within budget, culminating in the ratification of the Luna Park Services Award 2003 in December 2003 by the Industrial Relations Commission.  The contribution made by HMT Consulting in achieving this result to the complete satisfaction of the company was immense.

I have not hesitation in recommending Michael Taylor of HMT Consulting as an expert consultant in IR matters and companies that engage his services will prosper as a result.”

(Alan Terrey FPNA JP, General Manager, Luna Park Sydney Pty Ltd – February 2004)

“The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) is the peak industry body representing the views and interests of outdoor recreation stakeholders.

Since early in 2002, QORF has utilised the services of HMT Consulting to provide a range of outcomes to its members.

Michael Taylor of HMT consulting has conducted his business with QORF in an extremely professional and timely manner and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to other organisations.”

(Kathy Kingsford Executive Officer, QORF – November 2002)

“The Sydney Aquarium has flourished within the operational arrangements contained in our 1997 Enterprise Award negotiated by Michael Taylor.  Good Industrial and Workplace Relations, together with Occupational Health and Safety culture are central to the success of an Enterprise in the Leisure and Tourism Industry.”

(John W. Burgess Managing Director Sydney Aquarium – April 2002)

“I recently renewed my association with Michael Taylor in the significant work associated with delivering the Sydney Olympic Games.  More particularly Michael represented the industrial interests of his members in the far sighted negotiations that resulted in the finalisation of an award for the Olympic and Paralympic Games eighteen months prior to the Games commencement.

Taken as a whole, Michael’s contribution to the successful management of the human resource and industrial relations elements underpinning the Games result as “the best games ever” should not be underestimated.

In my fifteen years association with Michael I have found him to be a focused and professional individual.

I have no hesitation in recommending Michael Taylor to you.”

(Paul Houston Manager Industry Projects, NSW Department of Industrial Relations – November 2001)