Trusted advisers to government at every level

Moray & Agnew has a long‑standing commitment to the public sector. We advise and represent government clients across Australia, supporting the management of risk and the resolution of complex legal issues in highly regulated and, often, high‑profile matters.

Our national team understands the unique political, legislative and policy frameworks in which government operates. We work collaboratively with our clients to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice that aligns with model litigant obligations and expectations of the public sector.


Why choose us

Government clients value our:

Clear, practical and commercially focused advice, balancing political, legal and reputational considerations.
Deep national experience across all levels of government.
Confidence in high-volume portfolios as well as complex, sensitive and high‑profile matters, including those with political, media or multi‑stakeholder dimensions.
Cross jurisdictional collaboration with national systems and processes that deliver consistent handling of matters.
Investment in technology that increases efficiency, turnaround times and transparency.
Commitment to high quality, responsive service enabling informed decision making and strategy from the outset.

Our Expertise

Our Government practice brings together experienced lawyers from across the firm to support public sector clients in federal, state and local government.

Australian Government

As a national law firm with a significant depth of legal resources, we are well-placed to deliver a seamless legal service to the Australian Government. In 2024, we were reappointed to the Whole of Australian Government Panel for Workplace, Industrial Relations and Compensation; Corporate and Commercial; Public Law; Property and Environment and Legal Support Services.

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State Government

We act for State and Territory Governments, statutory authorities, agencies, government business enterprises, regulators and other instrumentalities throughout Australia. We are appointed to various legal services panels of the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia governments.

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Local Government

Local government is a cornerstone of our public sector practice. We support over 200 councils and local government authorities across Australia, acting on both panel and off‑panel appointments.

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