Presenters

Sarah Hausler, Partner, McCullough Robertson
Sarah is a specialist planning and environment lawyer focusing on infrastructure, environment and strategic planning. Sarah’s expertise is complemented by her degrees in environmental science and urban and regional planning which complement her practical approach to the commercial and policy context in which her clients operate. Sarah has a broad client base including local government, state government agencies and government owned corporations as well as large and small developers and industrial businesses. She provides clear, strategic advice about project approvals, infrastructure charging and agreements, and planning instruments. Sarah regularly advises clients on infrastructure planning, charges and agreements, environmental compliance, water and land use rights and approval requirements. She also represents clients in the Planning and Environment Court and Court of Appeal. With a proactive outlook on matters, Sarah works with her clients to deliver the best commercial and practical outcomes.


Gemma Chadwick, Special Counsel, HopgoodGanim Lawyers
Gemma offers extensive experience managing a range of planning and environment matters, including representing clients in the Planning and Environment Court to assist in obtaining development approvals. Gemma also advises developers, government entities and mining and infrastructure proponents across the spectrum of State and Federal planning and environment legislation. She provides front end advice such as project scoping and due diligence and has experience preparing and negotiating infrastructure agreements. Gemma is an active member of many relevant industry associations, including the Queensland Environmental Law Association, the Urban Development Institute of Australia and the Planning Institute of Australia.