Administrative Law
Administrative law regulates the way governments make and implement decisions. We understand the unique needs of departments, agencies and office-bearers at all levels of government, while also bringing the best disciplines of commercial practice to the table.
Our Administrative Law Expertise
Governments exist to serve their communities. Maddocks has played a key role in supporting departments, statutory authorities, ministers and agencies to achieve their goals and mandates within their political contexts for well over a century.
Our lawyers serve government clients with high-level strategic legal advice, as well as transactional and regular operational requirements.
We regularly advise on administrative and public law issues that are specific to government, including governance, statutory interpretation, advice on risk management and the exercise of powers and functions.
We also provide advice on legislative reform, freedom of information, privacy and dispute resolution (including public law litigation).
Browse the services we offer different tiers of government, read the team’s insights and find the right lawyers to help you below.
Insights from the Team
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Gomeroi v Santos: New guidance on good faith negotiation, and the relevance of climate change
ByWe explore Gomeroi People v Santos NSW Pty Ltd and Santos NSW (Narrabri Gas) Pty Ltd [2024] FCAFC 26 (Gomeroi Appeal).
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Another native title lesson for proponents: Harvey v Minister for Primary Industry and Resources [2024] HCA 1
ByThe High Court resolves differing interpretations of the proper meaning of ‘right to mine’ and ‘infrastructure facility’
Other services used by our Administrative Law clients
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Procurement & Contracting
We advise clients in all sectors on their procurement and contracting matters.
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Intellectual Property
We advise clients in all forms of intellectual property protection, from idea generation and commercialisation, to protecting their interests.
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Privacy, Data & Information Law
We offer top line strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
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Valuations & Compensation
We provide specialist expertise in land valuation and compensation for local and state governments, as well as private landowners.
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Probity Advice & Audits
We offer clients the guidance they need to remain transparent and compliant on their projects and programs.
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Compliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require others to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
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Cyber & Data Resilience
We offer a holistic approach for businesses seeking advice, procurement and implementation regarding cyber & data resilience.
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Information Technology
We advise Australian clients on contracting, regulation and resilience of information technology solutions and services.
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Sector Leader - Commonwealth Government
Canberra