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Gail Greatorex

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Consumer product safety advocate - seeking a system that works for everyone.

With over 30 years of experience in consumer product safety policy and compliance, including significant tenure with the ACCC, Gail has been involved in a broad spectrum of activities ranging from technical product compliance and regulatory policy to product management systems. Gail has established a reputation for comprehensive expertise in the field.

As a co-founder of ClimateWise Associations, Gail has worked towards helping all associations become proactive on climate-related risks and opportunities.

Gail invites interested parties to visit the Product Safety Solutions and ClimateWise Associations websites which showcase a commitment to spreading knowledge and fostering awareness in these critical areas.

The variety and challenges presented in the field of product safety and climate risk management are sources of professional fulfilment for Gail, highlighting her passion and dedication to her work.

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Sept. 13, 2024

Gail Greatorex Expert Positioning: From Government Regulator to Solopreneur

Gail Greatorex turned 25 years of product safety expertise at the ACCC into a solopreneur consulting practice, helping businesses navigate consumer protection laws, compliance, and product recalls. She explains how self-employment lets her choose projects aligned with her values, including co-founding ClimateWise Associations. The conversation covers the rising challenges of e-commerce safety, the risks posed by button batteries and toppling furniture, and her role in shaping the regulatory standards that protect consumers. Wisepreneurs explores how independent professionals turn accumulated expertise into sustainable practice.
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July 3, 2020

Gail Greatorex Expert Business: From Government Safety Regulator to Solo Consultant

Gail Greatorex spent 35 years in the federal public service, including 25 years leading product safety at the ACCC, before launching Product Safety Solutions as an independent consultant. She shares how she built a solo practice through content marketing, value-based pricing, and professional networks — turning deep regulatory knowledge into training, expert witness work, and safety advocacy.