Hannah McGuigan

Hannah is an expert in planning, environment and climate change law, with experience advising both the private sector and government.

Hannah is an experienced and effective litigator. She regularly assists clients in judicial review proceedings in the Victorian Courts and merits review proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, particularly in the areas of planning and environment law.

Hannah is very experienced in advising on all aspects of environmental law, including the Environment Protection Act 2017, Environment Effects Act 1978, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 and the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Hannah's thorough understanding of environmental science means she can easily navigate the technical aspects of environmental law and assist her clients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Hannah has a particular interest in climate change law at both the State and Commonwealth level. She is driven to assist clients to understand and implement their obligations under the Climate Change Act 2017.

Hannah's experience also includes:

• regularly advising in relation to planning, contaminated land, waste transport, waste levy, water, heritage, aboriginal cultural heritage and native vegetation
• advising on approval pathways and environmental assessments for major projects
• advising on the exercise of statutory powers and administrative decision-making
• assisting authorities with land delivery (including compulsory acquisition and land compensation issues), including acting for acquiring authorities at VCAT and in the Supreme Court.

Before joining the VGSO, Hannah was a principal solicitor at the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and an associate in the planning, environment and climate change team of a major national law firm.

Phone: 03 8684 0449
Email: hannah.mcguigan@vgso.vic.gov.au
LinkedIn: Hannah McGuigan