PR agencies boost Canberra presence ahead of poll

Leading public relations agencies are boosting their presence in Canberra after of the September Federal election.

Hill + Knowlton Strategies yesterday announced it will launch a Canberra office, with the appointment of former senior Liberal Party strategist to an executive role with the agency.

Simeon Duncan worked for leaders John Howard, Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott and will represent the PR firm’s clients who deal with the government.