Administrative lawyers challenge government decisions.
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They advise on merits review, judicial review and freedom of information.
Why administrative & government law matters
Government decisions affect licences, benefits and rights. Review can correct errors and unfair outcomes.
The Australian context
Federal decisions can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal and, for legal errors, by the Federal Court. States have their own tribunals and judicial review processes, plus freedom of information laws.
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Leonard Fernandez Barristers & Solicitors provides legal services in Battery Point, TAS. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Immigration & Visas and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreImmigration & Visas · Business & Commercial Law · Family Law · Criminal Law · Building & Construction · Administrative & Government Law · Commercial Litigation
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Phoenix Conveyancing Victoria provides conveyancing services in Doveton, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Commercial Property & Leasing · Skilled & Business Visas · Administrative & Government Law
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Attia Lawyers & Consultants provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Immigration & Visas.
Wills & Estates+3 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Immigration & Visas · Administrative & Government LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
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Justice, Department of (State) - Mid West Gascoyne provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Health & Medical Practitioner Law, Business & Commercial Law and Criminal Law.
Health & Medical Practitioner Law+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Criminal Law · Building & Construction · Corporate Law & M&A · Immigration & Visas · Administrative & Government Law · Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services
& Legal provides legal services in Double Bay, NSW. Listed practice areas include Employment Law, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Employment Law+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Administrative & Government Law · Human Rights & Discrimination
Allen & Overy provides legal services in Perth Cbd, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business & Commercial Law and Insolvency & Restructuring.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Administrative & Government Law · Human Rights & Discrimination · Property & Conveyancing · Commercial Litigation2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: german
Conveyonline.com.au provides conveyancing services in Gledswood Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer).
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Licensed Conveyancing (non-lawyer) · Administrative & Government Law
Conveyor Systems Pty Ltd provides conveyancing services in Glenelg North, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Administrative & Government Law.
Property & Conveyancing+1 moreAdministrative & Government Law
De Marchi & Associates provides legal services in Brunswick, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Administrative & Government Law · Family Law · Criminal Law · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: arabic, italian
Degree Attestation for UAE provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, International Family Law & Hague Abduction and Notary Public & JP Services.
Immigration & Visas+6 moreInternational Family Law & Hague Abduction · Notary Public & JP Services · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Administrative & Government LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.9 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: vietnamese, arabic, greek, italian, spanish, hindi, german, french
Houston Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Wyong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Traffic Offences, Criminal Law and Drink & Drug Driving.
Traffic Offences+7 moreCriminal Law · Drink & Drug Driving · Criminal Appeals · Employment Law · Defamation · Administrative & Government Law · Domestic Violence & AVOsFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: spanish
Khoury Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Marrickville, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Building & Construction and Strata & Body Corporate.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+6 moreBuilding & Construction · Strata & Body Corporate · Commercial Litigation · Planning & Environment · Debt Recovery · Administrative & Government Law
Lewis and Bollard Solicitors and Migration Experts provides legal services in Gosford, NSW. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Citizenship and Skilled & Business Visas.
Immigration & Visas+6 moreCitizenship · Skilled & Business Visas · Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) · Administrative & Government Law · Partner & Family Visas · Business & Commercial Law3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: mandarin, hindi
Logie Legal provides legal services in NSW. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services and Wills & Estates.
Planning & Environment+7 moreNative Title & Aboriginal Legal Services · Wills & Estates · Administrative & Government Law · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Personal Injury · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Mediation & Dispute Resolution
Luk & Associates Solicitors provides legal services in Sydney, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Insolvency & Restructuring · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks · Family Law · Administrative & Government Law · Insurance Law & Disputes
McLeods provides legal services in Claremont, WA. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Property & Conveyancing.
Planning & Environment+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Debt Recovery · Partner & Family Visas · Administrative & Government Law · Business & Commercial Law · Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services
Roe Legal Services provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Native Title & Aboriginal Legal Services and Property & Conveyancing.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreNative Title & Aboriginal Legal Services · Property & Conveyancing · Insolvency & Restructuring · Business & Commercial Law · Commercial Property & Leasing · Administrative & Government Law · Commercial Litigation
TechComm Legal provides legal services in Preston, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Intellectual Property & Trade Marks and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreIntellectual Property & Trade Marks · Business & Commercial Law · Administrative & Government Law · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Tenants' Union of NSW provides legal services in Surry Hills, NSW. Listed practice areas include Residential Tenancy, Domestic Violence & AVOs and Human Rights & Discrimination.
Residential Tenancy+7 moreDomestic Violence & AVOs · Human Rights & Discrimination · Strata & Body Corporate · Property & Conveyancing · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Building & Construction · Administrative & Government Law3 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: vietnamese, arabic
Venue Legal Consulting provides legal services in Melbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Registered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) and Skilled & Business Visas.
Immigration & Visas+5 moreRegistered Migration Agent (non-lawyer) · Skilled & Business Visas · Administrative & Government Law · Sports & Entertainment Law · Partner & Family Visas
Understand the next step
A practical guide to administrative & government law
What to discuss at the first meeting
Identify the decision-maker, decision and date of notification. Ask whether the issue concerns merits, procedure, legal authority or a service complaint.
A complaint and a formal review may have different effects and deadlines.
How the engagement may progress
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Keep the complete notice, reasons and review information. Record when and how the decision was received.
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Ask whether internal review, a tribunal, complaint or court process is available. The Administrative Review Tribunal reviews specified Commonwealth decisions, not every government matter.
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Identify evidence relevant to the disputed findings and ask how the agency file can be obtained. Clarify the result the reviewer can provide.
Fees and the scope of work
Clarify charges for advice, submissions, appearances and reports. Ask about legal aid or specialist assistance where appropriate.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Give the decision and receipt dates immediately. A general complaint may not preserve an opportunity to seek formal review.
Questions to ask a administrative & government law adviser
Which review route is available?
What can the reviewing body decide?
Which body can review this decision?
What date and requirements need immediate attention?
What evidence is missing and what can the process achieve?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is judicial review?
A court review of whether a government decision was made lawfully.
How do I appeal an NDIS decision?
Ask for an internal review first. If you're still unhappy, you can apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal. Free advocacy services are available as well as private lawyers.
Can I complain about discrimination?
Yes. Complaints can go to the Australian Human Rights Commission or your state's anti-discrimination body, depending on the type of discrimination and where it happened.
