Local Government NSW

NSW councils play a crucial role in driving the economy of NSW and sustaining its communities. They are expected to deliver critical services, amenities and infrastructure in a timely and cost-effective way.

NSW Local Government Focus

NSW councils are on the front line of service delivery, providing the key amenities, services and infrastructure to their communities. This is against a backdrop of challenges, such as the need to balance environmental sustainability with rapid population growth and housing challenges, manage the risks associated with emerging contaminants, handling new waste streams, and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Maddocks is one of NSW’s leading local government law firms. We represent more than half of the state’s councils across regional and metropolitan NSW. This enables our council clients to access lawyers who understand the broader legislative and regulatory environment, as well as the political context within which they operate.

Our multi-disciplinary team includes skilled lawyers with expertise spanning all areas of law required by NSW councils. This enables us to support NSW councils in delivering on their priorities, from service delivery, infrastructure, planning and environment issues, to governance and prosecutions.

Explore our team’s insights, browse through case studies, and find the right lawyer for your needs below.

"NSW councils play a fundamental and direct role in enhancing the quality of life for their residents. We are excited by the work we do in supporting NSW councils in delivering for their communities."

Joshua Same,
Sector Leader - Local Government NSW
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Case Studies

Maddocks advises Liverpool City Council on single-source software system

We advised on the procurement of a single-source software system to facilitate its core operations.

Advising on flood recovery works for Lismore City Council

Maddocks was appointed by Lismore City Council to advise on the program of flood recovery works.

Advising on complex water infrastructure projects for local government

Maddocks advised Parkes Shire Council on the Parkes Integrated Water Infrastructure Renewal Program

Insights from the Team

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NSW Local Government Court Reporter 2024 3rd Edition
By
- Joshua Same,
- Libby Walker,
- Joelle Moukhaiber,
- Samantha Murphy,
- Josie Walker,
- Sarah De Ceglie
- Emilija Batar, James Townsend, Clara Fernandez, Charlotte O'Brien, Patrick Reed-Stephenson, Dominic O'Sullivan & Grace Pittar
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FOGO is GO GO in NSW
By
- Joshua Same,
- Sarah De Ceglie
- & Gabriel McGuire
The NSW Government has legislated local councils collect and transport food and garden organics waste from 1 July 2030.

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