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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

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Thynne + Macartney is registered as a Local Buy Pre-qualified Supplier and our lawyers are actively involved with industry, including:

  • Urban Development Institute of Australia
  • Queensland Environmental Law Association
  • Planning Institute of Australia
  • Property Council of Australia

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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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 – (2017-2026), Lawyer of the Year (2020)
  • Tony Calligeros – (Ones to Watch 2026)

Planning & Environment

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2026)
  • Tony Calligeros – (Ones to Watch 2025-2026)

Best Law Firms

Best Lawyers Best Law Firms – Brisbane

  • Land Use & Zoning Law– (2025)
  • Planning & Environment Law – (2025)

Environment & Heritage

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2021-2024)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2019)

Planning & Development

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2016-2017, 2019-2021, 2024), Third Tier (2022-2023)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2015-2024)

Contact Us

  • 07 3231 8888
  • 07 3229 0855
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Brisbane Office
  • Level 32, Riverside Centre
    123 Eagle Street
    BRISBANE QLD 4000
Cairns Office
  • Level 1, Moresby Haus
    4 Scott Street
    CAIRNS QLD 4870
Toowoomba Office
  • Mill Street Chambers
    142 Campbell Street
    TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

  • 07 3231 8888
  • 07 3229 0855
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