Changes to the Crown lands legislation— what local government needs to know 
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Matthew Hawker
PartnerAbout Matthew
Matthew practises exclusively in administrative law litigation and workers' compensation claims, advising on and representing Commonwealth agencies, licensees and insurers in merits review and judicial review matters. He has extensive experience appearing as solicitor-advocate in hearings before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and before the Federal Circuit Court and Federal Court of Australia.
Matthew regularly provides strategic claims management and litigation advice and appears in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court.
Matthew works closely with Australian insurers, self-licensees and Commonwealth Government clients.
Matthew joined Sparke Helmore a year before being admitted. He previously worked in property settlements, and was an articled clerk in a commercial team at a Gold Coast law firm.
Matthew is a keen cyclist and enjoys playing other sports, including tennis and touch football. He adores spending time with his family and getting out for a cycle whenever he can. Matthew also enjoys watching the Brisbane Lions and Brisbane Broncos play, and following the Tour de France in July each year.
