Government is responsible for improving the lives of all Australians. It does this at national, state and local levels while being constantly challenged to deliver key projects and programs in an efficient way while under tremendous scrutiny.
We know government at Maddocks.
Government, its agencies and authorities, must deal with the complex issues that arise when delivering legislation, services, programs and projects. We understand the intense scrutiny these government bodies face in achieving their mandates at a Commonwealth, state and local level.
Good government is essential to fostering vibrant and progressive communities across Australia. We have a strong track record in advising numerous government departments and authorities in helping them achieve their mandates – from conception of legislation through to tendering, procurement, probity and program delivery.
Our work involves advising a wide range of departments, agencies, ministers, public administrators and officials, parliamentary committees, statutory authorities and government-owned corporations.
Read on to find out more about our insights, information on our Commonwealth, State and Local Government work and our team’s capabilities.
Simonetta Astolfi
Simone Holding
James Smart
Kate Oliver
Breellen Warry
Joseph Monaghan
Katherine Armytage
Caroline Atkins
Angela Barac
Rosalie Byrne
Briana Eastaugh
Mark Hayes
Patrick Ibbotson
Sunny Leow
Gavan Mackenzie
Maria Marshall
Alanna Mitchell
Terry Montebello
Pria O'Sullivan
Joshua Same
Melanie Olynyk
Larissa Toozoff
Anthony Willis
Michael Winram
Anna Phillips
Alice Dwyer
Matthew Bucki-Smith
Edward Howard
Jemma Pentelow
Joshua Barlow
Brayden Moulday
Tim Peyton
Amelia Hunter
Elizabeth Reed
Sarah Himmelhoch
Teagan Wood
Emily Andrews
Veena Bedekar
Georgia de Castella
Sarah De Ceglie
Victorian organisations engaging people in child-related work will face new Working with Children Check requirements.
Practical guidance for councils on compliant and confident AI adoption
The Commonwealth Government will establish a set of Australian Standards for AI.
We assist Commonwealth clients with pragmatic legal advice and knowledge to help them deliver national programs and services.
Our deep sector knowledge means we can support clients with both practical and strategic matters at the state level.
Our work with State-level government supports key objectives and delivers tangible results to allow government to deliver on their mandates.
With 140 years of experience advising Victorian local governments, our work spans advice, advocacy and transactional assistance.
We work with NSW councils across the state to deliver key projects and programs.
As new technologies emerge, traditional processes are being transformed to meet the challenges of the modern world.
Environmental, Social and Governance is not only a key priority for Australian businesses today, but is a way forward to improve the valuation of the business.
We work to establish, expand and defend clients’ businesses, from large multinational and Australian companies through to startups and individuals.
Disputes and disagreements are part of doing business. Our approach is to resolve a dispute first, before winning in court when necessary.
An engaged workforce doesn’t just happen; our expertise ensures our clients create and maintain safe, compliant and efficient workplaces.
Government is central to the work we do. We have worked for government since our foundation in 1885 and we continue to work with all three tiers of government.
