Local Government

Advising regional Councils building our future

Representing regional and metropolitan Councils across Queensland.

Thynne + Macartney has a strong local government practice, and regularly represents councils across Queensland in all facets of Council operations.

Working closely with our regional Council clients, we help them achieve their objectives and support their strategy.

Our expertise

  • Planning + Environment
  • Property Law
  • Building + Construction

  • Native Title
  • Workplace Health + Safety
  • Maritime + Transport
Thynne + Macartney is appointed to the Local Buy panel and actively involved with the:

Whether you’re growing communities or regions – we’re with you.

Discover our full range of services

Planning + Environment  Property Law   Building + Construction

Native Title  Workplace Health + Safety  Maritime + Transport

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Tim Quirk
Tim Quirk
 Partner Ph: +61 7 3231 8876 Email: tquirk@thymac.com.au
Danielle Sibenaler
Danielle Sibenaler
 Special Counsel Ph: +61 7 3231 8879 Email: dsibenaler@thymac.com.au
Tony Calligeros
Tony Calligeros
 Associate Ph: +61 7 3231 8758 Email: tcalligeros@thymac.com.au

News & Insights

Thynne + Macartney recognised for Environment & Heritage by Doyle’s Guide

Thynne + Macartney recognised for Environment & Heritage by Doyle’s Guide

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Danielle Sibenaler joins growing Planning + Environment practice at Thynne + Macartney

Danielle Sibenaler joins growing Planning + Environment practice at Thynne + Macartney

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No one wants a quarry, but everyone needs one

No one wants a quarry, but everyone needs one

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Thynne + Macartney welcomes new Senior Associate

Thynne + Macartney welcomes new Senior Associate

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Thynne + Macartney is registered as a pre-qualified Legal Service supplier for Queensland Local Governments (and other defined Purchasers) in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009 (the "Act") and Local Government Regulation 2012 (the "Regulation").

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Our clients include

  • Noosa Council
  • Moreton Bay Regional Council
  • Mackay Regional Council
  • Southern Downs Regional Council
  • Redlands City Council
  • Central Highlands Regional Council.

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers

Land Using & Zoning

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2022), Lawyer of the Year (2020)

Planning & Environment

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2022)

Environment & Heritage

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2021)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2019)

Planning & Development

  • Leading Law Firm  – Recommended (2016-2017 & 2019-2021)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2015-2021)

Partner of the Year

  • Tim Quirk, Planning & Environment – Finalist (2018)