OUR EXPERTISE

Government Decision Making

We handle matters involving local and state governments decision-making and advise on the effect and operation of government legislation, policies and procedures. We advise government statutory bodies on their statutory obligations and represent companies and individuals in respect of the procedures and decisions of government authorities.

How we can support

  • Advising government statutory bodies on statutory obligations

  • Representing government statutory bodies in legal challenges

  • Acting for companies and individuals in Supreme Court judicial review proceedings

  • Advising local governments on decision-making powers and responsibilities

Recent Experience

  • Represented local government in a ministerial call-in matter under section 246 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 (WA)

  • Advised on local government powers for public works under the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)

  • Represented a landowner in Supreme Court and Court of Appeal regarding the power of a local government to undertake public works

  • Advised local councillors on potential conflicts of interest under the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)

  • Advised government statutory bodies on statutory obligations for various decisions

  • Advised government statutory body on exposure to legislative breaches in day-to-day practices

  • Advised local government on Land Administration Act 1997 (WA) procedures following taking orders

  • Advised on potential amendments to the City of Perth Act 2016 (WA)

  • Drafted and negotiated complex documentation for major State Government infrastructure projects including the Graham Farmer Freeway Northbridge Tunnel and railway tunnels at Subiaco and Joondalup