We provide practical and detailed advice to help local councils advance the communities they serve
Local councils play a vital role in the community through urban planning, infrastructure, and environmental protection, impacting the lives of their residents daily. Complex regulations, limited resources, and the need for greater transparency create legal risks that councils must navigate carefully. Comprehensive legal advice can help local councils stay compliant, resolve issues and disputes efficiently, and help make fair, clear decisions to advance the communities they serve.
HopgoodGanim has provided support to local councils across Queensland and Western Australia for decades. Our team of trusted advisers can provide guidance on all matters impacting councils and local governments, from governance, property, planning and investigations to cyber security, workplace safety and litigation. With a deep understanding of the challenges, operations and opportunities of local councils, we can provide support that is commercial, effective, and aligned to the objectives and outcomes of the council and their community.