Local Government VIC
Our partnerships with Victorian councils reach back to the earliest days of the firm. We are relied on by councils to assist them to deliver key services to their communities in an efficient and cost-effective way.
Our Local Victorian Government Focus
Victoria has the highest population growth in Australia, with key growth corridors emanating from its capital. Councils, whether metropolitan, interface or rural, are focused on how to best invest in providing their communities with access to the services and infrastructure their constituents are demanding. They are expected to do this despite increased revenue pressure from rate capping.
These amenities span from council-run services, to local road upkeep and management, as well as waste collection. They also perform other crucial functions of government, like planning, building, developing and sharing best practice initiatives with other councils across the state.
Maddocks is deeply embedded in Victoria’s local government sector, having advised councils for more than 130 years.
For further information on our local government capabilities, sector insight and case studies, read more below.
Insights from the Team
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Featured
A cautious approach to the precautionary principle
By Samantha Murphy & Eternity Lim
Friends v Minister for the Environment and Water concerned an appeal of judicial review proceedings
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County Court imposes significant sentences for the unlawful destruction of native vegetation
By John Rantino & Charlie Wurm
Weoutline some key findings from the decision and its implications for councils in the prosecution of offences
Capabilities
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Construction
Our understanding of the complexities involved with successfully completing mid- and large-scale projects is vital to the delivery of Australia’s infrastructure.
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Corporate & Commercial
We work to establish, expand and defend clients’ businesses, from large multinational and Australian companies through to startups and individuals.
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Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Disputes and disagreements are part of doing business. Our approach is to resolve a dispute first, before winning in court when necessary.
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Employment & Workplace
An engaged workforce doesn’t just happen; our expertise ensures our clients create and maintain safe, compliant and efficient workplaces.
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Government Advisory
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.
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Real Estate
From the purchase of land to the sale or lease of a building, we advise our clients on the full lifecycle of property development projects.
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