Legal Insights 22/10/2026 Watchdog Podcast | “You have definitely won!”: Marketing claims, consumers and the MagnaMail decision When does promotional language cross the line into misleading conduct?
News 22/10/2026 Maddocks partners recognised in Australasian Lawyer’s Elite Women rankings for 2026 Employment, Safety & People Partner, Meaghan Bare, and Public Law Partner, Kate Oliver, have been recognised.
Legal Insights 20/10/2026 Victoria expands Fair Work referral: what the 2026 Amendment Act means for public sector employers The Act will commence upon proclamation, or by 1 November 2026 at the latest.
News 20/10/2026 Maddocks at the Society of University Lawyers Conference 2026 SOUL conference “Sunshine for the SOUL” – Brisbane – hosted by QUT 29-30 October
News 19/10/2026 Maddocks strengthens NSW Real Estate practice with appointment of Bob Miljevic as Partner Bob brings nearly three decades of experience advising property developers, investors and government agencies.
News 15/10/2026 Maddocks reflects on a significant year of pro bono impact across Australia More than 16,000 hours was dedicated to pro bono legal work in the past financial year.
Legal Insights 09/10/2026 Court indicates directors breached their duties after relying on AI for legal strategy and advice The Supreme Court of NSW provides an example of the risks of the use of AI by directors in their governance.
Legal Insights 08/10/2026 Working with Children Check reforms: what Victorian organisations need to do now Victorian organisations engaging people in child-related work will face new Working with Children Check requirements.
News 08/10/2026 Maddocks welcomes experienced government and probity lawyer Vanessa Flowers Maddocks has appointed Vanessa Flowers as Special Counsel in the firm’s specialist probity team in Canberra.
News 08/10/2026 Maddocks advises founders of Advancy Australia on strategic sale to PwC Australia Advancy Australia is well regarded for advising private equity investors and corporate clients.
Legal Insights 07/10/2026 Ten weeks to go: OAIC releases guidance on new automated decision-making transparency obligations under APP 1 ADM transparency obligations that will commence on 10 December 2026 under Australian Privacy Principle 1.
Legal Insights 06/10/2026 Unconscionable by design: the Federal Court delivers two scathing judgments on dishonest and manipulative business practices The Federal Court has recently made serious findings of unlawful conduct against two different businesses.
Training & Events 01/10/2026 Local Government Risk Summit | Training Conference 2026 Our Local Government Risk Summit on November 19 2026, is a one-day conference designed to help Victorian councils
Legal Insights 29/09/2026 Melbourne’s new Infrastructure Contributions System: what property developers need to know Recent changes could expose property developments across metropolitan Melbourne to new infrastructure levies.
Legal Insights 25/09/2026 The top 5 things you need to know about possible changes to Australia's product safety laws The Government released a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement that could reshape product safety regulation.
Legal Insights 22/09/2026 Powering partnerships: Joint ventures in renewable energy projects Joint ventures are becoming an increasingly important delivery model in Australia’s renewables sector
News 22/09/2026 Maddocks appointed to NSW Local Government Procurement panel We're proud to support councils across metropolitan and regional New South Wales
Featured Legal Insights 17/09/2026 Use of AI in Commonwealth procurements – 6 probity compliance tips Key considerations for government procurement and project teams.
Legal Insights 17/09/2026 Informal will upheld, but at what cost: Victorian Supreme Court reinforces the importance of timely estate planning Victorian Supreme Court reinforces the importance of timely estate planning.
Legal Insights 16/09/2026 Technology Procurement Refresher: Software Escrow Software escrow is a well-established but frequently misunderstood risk mitigation mechanism in procurement contracts.