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Welcome to Government Matters, your online resource for all things relevant across all levels of government – Commonwealth, state and territory, and local government.

On this page you will find our latest thinking in the form of alerts, publications, articles and opinions.  With our insights all in the one place, we aim to make it as easy as possible to find what you are looking for to support you in the work you do every day.

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14 August 2024 | Recognition in recent 2024 Doyle's Guide announcements

A number of Sparke Helmore individuals and teams have been recognised in the most recent round of Doyle's Guide announcements.
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2 July 2024 | In the Zone - July 2024 Update

We cover significant NSW court decisions and legislative updates from the past three months.

Issues: High Court delivers practical guidance on jurisdictional error and materiality in unanimous decision; Chief Judge provides further guidance on the "substantially the same" test; Chief Judge clarifies requirements for establishing Asset Protection Zones in compliance with Planning for Bushfire Protection 2019; Court of Appeal overturns decision on standing finding that an incorporated community association demonstrated a 'special interest' in the subject matter; Land and Environment Court finds that proceedings were commenced within 3-year limitation period, despite authorised officers suspecting offence was committed 12 years earlier.

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6 May 2024 | Alice Chen joins Sparke Helmore's Projects & Government Commercial team

We are pleased to announce that Alice Chen has joined our Projects & Government Commercial team, based in Sydney.
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1 May 2024 | Simon Lewis joins Sparke Helmore's Projects & Government Commercial team

Sparke Helmore is pleased to announce Simon Lewis has joined the firm's Projects & Government Commercial team, based in Sydney.

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Ben Dubé
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Paul Tobin
Paul Tobin
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