State Government QLD Archives - McCullough Robertson Lawyers

Andrew McCormack

The Queensland Government Procurement Policy 2026 is here

Overview of QPP 2026 On 1 January 2026, the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP 2026) commenced. One of the key objectives of QPP 2026 is to simplify the procurement process and reduce the administrative burden and red tape involved in transacting with the Queensland government. Application of QPP 2026 QPP 2026 applies to ‘agencies,’ which […]

Chanel Gray

Raising the standard – Compliance with the Queensland Child Safe Standards

The Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Act) recently commenced on 1 October 2025. Part one of our three-part series[1] gave a summary of the ten Child Safe Standards, and the dates by which organisations need to ensure that they have been implemented. This second part of our three-part series addresses what compliance with the new […]

Alison McKee

Matthew Glenn

Steven Valev

Rob Sosnowski

Rachel Oost

Jack Howe

Phase one of the Queensland Child Safe Standards to be introduced in October 2025 – what are your obligations?

Ten Child Safe Standards will take effect from October 2025, which will result in a streamlined approach to prioritise, promote and protect the wellbeing and safety of all children.

Jane Davies

State Government QLD

Queensland Government’s trusted legal advisers with local expertise At McCullough Robertson, we bring the intimate service delivery of a trusted local adviser with the resources and strength of one of Australia’s largest independent law firms. With decades of hands-on experience and strong relationships across all levels of government, we understand how to navigate the complex […]

Caitlin Steuart

Challenging elections can be a challenging affair

In Queensland, an election can only be disputed by a candidate at the election for the electoral district concerned, an elector for the electoral district concerned (i.e. a voter)…

Procedural fairness in enforcement matters: Defendant’s understanding

Language differences, an absence of legal advice or intellectual impairment can create barriers in Defendant’s legal proceedings. Here’s how to achieve procedural fairness for all.

Securing lawful uses: navigating existing use rights in changing planning schemes

When planning schemes are amended or a new scheme is introduced, ‘existing use rights’ protect the existing lawful use of premises from the regulatory impacts of such changes. This article provides a refresher on existing lawful use rights and discusses the recent Planning and Environment Court decision in Jephcott v Noosa Shire Council.[1] A Lawful, […]

Housing Availability and Affordability Bill – The State led development charge

The Queensland Government has introduced the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation Amendment) Bill 2023 (Qld) (Bill) to improve the planning framework’s response to housing supply challenges. It includes a raft of measures intended to cut barriers and get more affordable and diverse homes off the ground without delay. Some of the key […]

QIRC decides local government ‘Senior Officer’ award definition – are you paying correctly?

Senior Officers can be excluded from Award and certified agreement coverage. That exclusion is relied upon by councils to facilitate flexible employment arrangements for senior staff. However, if an employee is incorrectly treated as a Senior Officer, there is a significant risk of an underpayment claim.