Maddocks advises the Commonwealth on Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement
We have advised the Commonwealth Department of Health during the negotiation of the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement
Government Advisory
Maddocks works closely with all three tiers of government to assist in delivering important services and projects for their communities.
Our Government Advisory Expertise
Good government is crucial to fostering economically and socially vibrant communities across Australia. Maddocks is a key strategic partner for a large and growing number of Commonwealth, State and Territory government bodies.
We are trusted advisers to government. We advise on a wide range of legal issues including commercial, administrative and public law issues (including litigation), and provide high-level strategic legal advice on policy and processes to ensure the smooth running of government.
Our lawyers have a nuanced understanding of the political context within which our clients operate.
Our lawyers serve our government clients in both their core portfolio responsibilities and advising on day-to-day operational requirements.
Find the right lawyer to assist you, read their latest insights and contact them below.
What we achieve for our Government clients
Find the right capability by selecting your level of government.
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Commonwealth Government and agencies
We provide Commonwealth clients with pragmatic legal advice and knowledge to help them deliver national programs and services.
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State Government and agencies
Our deep sector knowledge means we can support clients with both practical and strategic matters at the state level.
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Local government and councils
We work with local government and councils to deliver key objectives and transactional assistance.
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Administrative Law
We work with clients at all tiers of government who need strategic and operational administrative legal advice and guidance.
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Advertising, Brand & Marketing
We advise clients on their legal and regulatory requirements when taking their advertising, branding and marketing activities to market.
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Advocacy
When needed to argue a client’s case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with astute and cost-effective advice.
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Competition & Regulation
We advise clients on navigating the issues, investigations and enforcement of competition & regulation laws.
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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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Debt Recovery
We have a specialised debt recovery service to support government agencies and councils with recouping debt from a range of sources.
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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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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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Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary offences.
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Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
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Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
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Privacy
We offer topline strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
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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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Procurement & Contracting
We advise clients in all sectors on their procurement and contracting matters.
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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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Water
We offer advice and legal services to all levels of government, water companies and agencies and to clients in the private sector.
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Commonwealth Government and agencies
Administrative Law
We work with clients at all tiers of government who need strategic and operational administrative legal advice and guidance.
Learn more
Advertising, Brand & Marketing
We advise clients on their legal and regulatory requirements when taking their advertising, branding and marketing activities to market.
Learn more
Compliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require others to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
Learn more
Competition & Regulation
We advise clients on navigating the issues, investigations and enforcement of competition & regulation laws.
Learn more
Cyber & Data Resilience
We offer a holistic approach for businesses seeking advice, procurement and implementation regarding cyber & data resilience.
Learn more
Information Technology
We advise Australian clients on contracting, regulation and resilience of information technology solutions and services.
Learn more
Intellectual Property
We advise clients in all forms of intellectual property protection, from idea generation and commercialisation, to protecting their interests.
Learn more
Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary offences.
Learn more
Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
Learn more
Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
Learn more
Privacy
We offer topline strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
Learn more
Probity Advice & Audits
We offer clients the guidance they need to remain transparent and compliant on their projects and programs.
Learn more
Procurement & Contracting
We advise clients in all sectors on their procurement and contracting matters.
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State Government and agencies
Administrative Law
We work with clients at all tiers of government who need strategic and operational administrative legal advice and guidance.
Learn more
Advertising, Brand & Marketing
We advise clients on their legal and regulatory requirements when taking their advertising, branding and marketing activities to market.
Learn more
Compliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require others to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
Learn more
Competition & Regulation
We advise clients on navigating the issues, investigations and enforcement of competition & regulation laws.
Learn more
Cyber & Data Resilience
We offer a holistic approach for businesses seeking advice, procurement and implementation regarding cyber & data resilience.
Learn more
Information Technology
We advise Australian clients on contracting, regulation and resilience of information technology solutions and services.
Learn more
Intellectual Property
We advise clients in all forms of intellectual property protection, from idea generation and commercialisation, to protecting their interests.
Learn more
Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary offences.
Learn more
Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
Learn more
Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
Learn more
Privacy
We offer topline strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
Learn more
Probity Advice & Audits
We offer clients the guidance they need to remain transparent and compliant on their projects and programs.
Learn more
Procurement & Contracting
We advise clients in all sectors on their procurement and contracting matters.
Learn more
Water
We offer advice and legal services to all levels of government, water companies and agencies and to clients in the private sector.
Learn more
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Local government and councils
Administrative Law
We work with clients at all tiers of government who need strategic and operational administrative legal advice and guidance.
Learn more
Advocacy
When needed to argue a client’s case in court, our advocacy service provides clients with astute and cost-effective advice.
Learn more
Compliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require others to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
Learn more
Debt Recovery
We have a specialised debt recovery service to support government agencies and councils with recouping debt from a range of sources.
Learn more
Information Technology
We advise Australian clients on contracting, regulation and resilience of information technology solutions and services.
Learn more
Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary offences.
Learn more
Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
Learn more
Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
Learn more
Privacy
We offer topline strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
Learn more
Probity Advice & Audits
We offer clients the guidance they need to remain transparent and compliant on their projects and programs.
Learn more
Procurement & Contracting
We advise clients in all sectors on their procurement and contracting matters.
Learn more
Valuations & Compensation
We provide specialist expertise in land valuation and compensation for local and state governments, as well as private landowners.
Learn more
Water
We offer advice and legal services to all levels of government, water companies and agencies and to clients in the private sector.
Learn more
Insights from the Team
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