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
Tony Calligeros
Tony Calligeros
 Senior Associate Ph: +61 7 3231 8758 Email: tcalligeros@thymac.com.au

News & Insights

Tim Quirk selected as Finalist for Solicitor of the Year (Large Firm: 20+ PCs) at Queensland Law Society’s Excellence in Law Awards

Tim Quirk selected as Finalist for Solicitor of the Year (Large Firm: 20+ PCs) at Queensland Law Society’s Excellence in Law Awards

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Land use issues in the Spotlight: Planning and Environment Court rejects proposal for “Noosa Marketplace”

Land use issues in the Spotlight: Planning and Environment Court rejects proposal for “Noosa Marketplace”

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P&E Court hops to practical decision on appeal

P&E Court hops to practical decision on appeal

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Danielle Sibenaler a finalist at the Women in Law Awards

Danielle Sibenaler a finalist at the Women in Law Awards

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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 – (2017-2024), Lawyer of the Year (2020)

Planning & Environment

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2024)

Environment & Heritage

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2021-2022)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2019)

Planning & Development

  • Leading Law Firm  – Recommended (2016-2017 & 2019-2023)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2015-2023)

Partner of the Year

  • Tim Quirk, Planning & Environment – Finalist (2018 & 2021-2022)