Matthew McAuliffe
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Bachelor of Psychology
Matthew specialises in complex criminal, regulatory and administrative proceedings, coronial inquests and commissions of inquiry. Matthew has particular expertise in environmental regulatory proceedings and frequently appears in the Land and Environment Court. He acts for and against local councils and has substantial experience under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), including in disciplinary proceedings against councillors. He also appears in disciplinary proceedings involving other regulated professions.
Matthew frequently appears in jury trials and is briefed for and against Federal and State regulators in complex proceedings involving environmental law, animal welfare law, work health and safety and native title. Matthew is briefed as counsel assisting the NSW Coroner and is experienced in appearing for interested parties in inquests and commissions of inquiry.
Matthew draws on the extensive knowledge and experience he gained as a solicitor at the New South Wales Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), where he spent time as an advocate in a specialist team prosecuting high profile and complex crime, as well as crimes committed by New South Wales police officers. Before joining the ODPP, he worked in specialist in-house roles at Screen Australia, the Chartered Insurance Institute, London and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation.
Matthew has delivered presentations on advocacy, criminal law, evidence and work health and safety.
2018, Called to the NSW Bar
2011, Admitted as a solicitor of the NSW Supreme Court
Coronial inquests and Commissions of Inquiry