Chalk & Fitzgerald - Lawyers & Consultants

Public administration and decision making

Corporations in receipt of public funds or exercising statutory powers are usually subject to very high levels of regulation. We have extensive experience in advising corporations and governments on good administrative practice and how to manage problems when they arise. We also have extensive experience in advocating the interests of our clients with government.

We have worked with peak Indigenous organisations on many significant law reform projects including the Native Title Bill and the Indigenous Land Corporation legislation (ATSIC (Amendment) Bill), as well as various sets of amendments to land rights legislation in NSW. We have also advocated in relation to numerous natural resources and cultural heritage law changes.

Our services include:

  • Advice on statutory compliance;
  • Administrative and judicial review proceedings;
  • Freedom of information advice;
  • Advice on investigations and administrations;
  • Law reform and policy development; and
  • Legislative drafting and political advocacy.