My principal interest is in governance and matters of statutory interpretation, but I also investigate complaints and code of conduct allegations. I have acted for all the large metropolitan councils in South Australia, as well as smaller regional councils and subsidiaries.

I have a background in commercial and property law, and have acted for a range of private clients, including developers. 

Career highlights

• Appeared as a regular presenter at the Local Government Association of South Australia’s annual Governance Forum
• Trained officers and elected members on a range of issues under the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) and associated legislation
• Advised not-for-profits and private companies on various governance related matters
• Undertaken extensive internal review for large metropolitan council involving numerous and complex statutory procedural issues
• Undertaken probity reviews and prepared probity reports
• Worked with the South Australian local government and not-for-profit sectors on matters arising out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Education
LLB (NORTHERN TERRITORY UNIVERSITY, 1998)

• South Australia local government confidentiality conundrum
  

  Discover the complexities of local government confidentiality and its impact on transparency. Our team outlines recommendations for clearer practices.

• Local Government: Breach of Code of Conduct Investigations in South Australia
  

  We highlight some common misinterpretations of the Code of Conduct, as evidenced from some councils' procedures and practices for handling complaints under the Code.