Training & Events
Commonwealth Government Insights 2026
•
13 April 2026
•
0 min read
Government Insights is a webinar series designed for government legal professionals ready to move beyond foundational knowledge.
Government Insights is a webinar series designed for government legal professionals ready to move beyond foundational knowledge.
Led by our senior partners, each session explores complex legal issues, strategic risk areas, and current developments shaping government legal practice today.
Our 2026 schedule
Session 2 | Review Pathways in Administrative Law
Presented by Angela Barac, Partner and Cybele Stockley, Senior Associate
Administrative law remains central to effective government decision-making, and a strong grasp of review pathways is essential for in-house legal advisers operating in complex public law environments.
In this insightful session, Angela and Cybele will examine key principles of administrative law, with a focus on merits review, judicial review, and the role of the Guidance and Appeals Panel (GAP) within the Administrative Review Tribunal. Particular attention will be given to the distinction between errors of law and errors of fact, as well as the exercise of discretion in referrals to GAP.
Designed for experienced in-house government lawyers, the session will provide practical insights and build a deeper understanding of review frameworks and their implications for lawful and effective administrative decision-making.
Session 1 | Commonwealth WHS Compliance: Managing Safety Risk in a Tougher Regulatory Environment
Presented by Dale McQualter, Partner and Emily Fyffe, Associate
Workplace health and safety obligations are becoming more complex in periods of significant organisational and legislative change. This insightful webinar provided practical guidance on how you can comply with your obligations under workplace health and safety laws during times of significant change.
Dale and Emily explored the implications of increased regulatory enforcement activity by Comcare, particularly having regard to the heightened focus on the need to address psychosocial hazards and the intersection with overlapping positive duty requirements.
The webinar also highlighted Comcare’s approach to proactive compliance assessment (including the implementation of the Psychosocial Inspection Program), and provided insights to help legal professionals and WHS teams navigate the evolving workplace safety landscape.
Our speakers
Keep up to date with our legal insights and events
Sign upRelated capabilities
Employment & Workplace Environmental, Social & Governance Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Recent articles
Training & Events
Commonwealth Government Insights 2025
A Maddocks partner-led webinar series exploring complex legal issues and strategic risks in government practice.
Training & Events
Employment & Workplace: Spotlight Series 2024
Join our Employment, Safety and People team as we launch this year’s Spotlight Series on Closing Loopholes.
Partner
Melbourne