
Government Services
Trusted legal expertise across all levels of government in Australia
Spanning all levels of Government in Australia, our experienced government lawyers support Commonwealth, State, and Local Government departments and public agencies across Australia. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with the understanding of all legal requirements of government departments and organisations.
Our services encompass administrative law, construction and major projects, disputes, planning and environment, property, native title and cultural heritage, PPPs and project finance, insurance, technology, intellectual property, regulatory prosecutions and employment relations and safety.
Navigating complex regulatory and compliance challenges
We guide government clients through the complex regulatory and compliance landscape, offering solutions tailored to each unique challenge. Our services include navigating regulatory frameworks, managing environmental law and addressing governance and risk management concerns.
We don’t just provide legal advice — we focus on how to apply that advice to achieve meaningful, practical outcomes for governments and the communities they serve. We understand and embrace the overriding public interest inherent in government work and take pride in partnering with our public sector clients.
Whether managing large-scale infrastructure projects or addressing day-to-day legal matters, our team ensures that all requirements are met, fostering transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth.
Delivering major infrastructure projects with precision
With a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, our team ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with all requirements. From inception to completion, we provide strategic guidance to keep projects on track and aligned with government objectives, always focusing on achieving optimal outcomes for public benefit.
A collaborative approach to achieving optimal results
McCullough Robertson is proud to act for a large number of government clients. With a strong presence in both New South Wales and Queensland, we offer both national expertise and coverage, combined with local expertise.
Whether responding to urgent deadlines or managing long-term projects, we align our strategies with your goals, offering creative solutions that are mindful of your priorities.
Our appointment as a legal panel firm and trusted adviser to many Commonwealth, State and Local Government departments ensures we can deliver the legal support you need, when you need it.
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The Local Law
Assisting CEOs, elected representatives, local government officers and in-house lawyers to navigate the ever-changing government landscape and keeping you up to date with key decisions, legislation and relevant topics.
Always keeping you ahead of the curve.
Trusted legal expertise across all levels of government in Australia.
Spanning all levels of Government in Australia, our experienced government lawyers support Commonwealth, State and Local Government departments and public agencies across Australia. Our team combines deep technical expertise with the capabilities of a full-service law firm with expertise across all legal requirements of government departments and organisations.
Our legal expertise
Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads
Advising on various native title and cultural heritage consents for the upgrade and improvements of the Peninsula Developmental Road.
Department of Communications and the Arts
Successfully defending a claim for over $1 billion arising from the termination of an agreement for a telecommunications infrastructure network to be constructed in regional and rural Australia.
Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads
Assisting in the multi-million dollar arbitration proceedings conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Act 2013 (Qld) and in proceedings challenging the Minister’s decision under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld).
Department of Defence
Assisting Defence in the development of a risk management plan to identify and prioritise sites throughout Australia where persons, including workers, could be exposed to a risk of injury arising from remnants of war.
Toowoomba Regional Council
Advising on all aspects of the $45 million Toowoomba Outer Circulating Road project, from tender strategy and project documentation through to completion.
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Advising on the structure and development of the lease for a new residential precinct within one of the Council’s busiest urban areas.
Queensland Health
Successfully advising on a claim regarding public sector doctors’ back pay, due to an interpretation of the medical officer’s certified agreement.
NSW Health
Assisting in urgent proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW to stop the impending termination of a pathologist on grounds of misconduct.
Blacktown City Council
Advising on the acquisition and disposal of land including the closure of public roads, dedication of land to councils and arranging for just compensation agreements to be negotiated and entered into between parties.
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