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Profile

I am passionate about supporting government to achieve its objectives. My practice focusses on strategic procurement, particularly for information communications and technology projects, outsourcing and governance. My clients engage me for my depth of experience in advising government, my hands on management of matters and solutions driven approach. 

Career highlights

  • My acknowledgements include being recognised in various legal directories. I am ranked in Chambers in the Government category. I am listed in Best Lawyers in the areas of corporate governance, and government and information technology. I am ranked in Doyles' Guide in the government procurement category. I have been independently recognised by Best Lawyers as a Lawyer of the Year 2023 in the Corporate/Governance practice category and Lawyer of the Year 2022 in the Information Technology Category.
  • I have acted for the Australian Government on numerous major projects, including procurements, outsourcings, corporatisations and governance reviews.
  • I am an active supporter of MinterEllison’s inclusion and diversity agendas, and supporting the progression of women in the legal profession.
  • I am proud to lead MinterEllison's Government Practice nationally and to lead our Australian Government account as our Australian Government Client Relationship Partner.
  • I support the arts in our community through my membership of the board of Directors for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

Education
BBus (MAN); LLB (HONS I)

Areas of Practice

  • Technology

Professional Career

Professional Associations
  • ACT Law Society, Member


Articles

  • What does 'material breach' mean?

    Technology contracts (like other commercial agreements) often contain an express right for a party to terminate the contract in the event of a 'material breach' by the other party.

  • Unfair contract terms regime extended to 'small business contracts' - implications for IT contracts
  • Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill passes the Senate

    The Government Procurement (Judicial Review) Bill 2017 passed the Senate yesterday. Once the Act commences, suppliers will have a statutory basis to challenge a tender decision for non-compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs). This is a significant change to the law concerning tender challenges.

  • Recent UK cases have implications for how climate change policies are administered in Australia

    While Government policy decisions are generally regarded as non-justiciable, and beyond the realm of legal challenge, a unanimous decision by the Irish Supreme Court illustrates the real potential for challenge to the manner in which climate change-related policies are administered, on both statutory compliance and human rights grounds. We consider the potential implications of that decision for Australian government entities, and make key recommendations to guide the review of current administrative decision-making frameworks.

     

  • Perspectives on Cyber Risk 2020

    In our report, we reveal the trends and attitudes towards cyber risk over the last year. As 2020 ushers in a global pandemic, these risks and concerns have intensified, and the need for action is more urgent than ever.

  • Amendments to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules

    Amendments to the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) will commence on 14 December 2020. We explore what these amendments are and how Commonwealth government agencies will need to be prepared for them to take effect.

  • Penalties in technology contracts after ANZ v Paciocco

    Earlier this month, however, the Full Federal Court in Paciocco v ANZ [2015] FCAFC 50 overturned this earlier decision, declaring that the bank's late fees were not penalties, and were therefore enforceable against its customers.

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