Jaclyn is a responsive and reliable lawyer who remains dedicated to achieving the greatest possible outcome for all of her clients.
Jaclyn is currently focusing her practice on advising on and litigating development compliance matters such as prosecutions in the Magistrates Court and enforcement proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court. She acts for both local governments and defendants/respondents in this space.
Irrespective of which side she represents, Jaclyn dedicates herself to obtaining the best possible outcome for her client.
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Client Solutions
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Local government
Client problem
The Council needed assistance in enforcing planning laws for an unlawful rooftop tennis court on a Minyama Island mansion.
outcome achieved
Jaclyn acted for the Council in an enforcement proceeding in the Planning and Environment Court to remove the tennis court, and successfully obtained orders requiring it demolition.
Redland City Council
local government
Client problem
The Council required assistance for a prosecution for failure to build a swimming pool fence
outcome achieved
Jaclyn acted for the Council in the Magistrates Court, and secured a guilty plea and a substantial fine against the defendant.
Gold Coast City Council
local government
Client problem
The Council needed to update its entire suite of development application and development compliance precedents following the change from the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (Qld) to the Planning Act 2016 (Qld),
outcome achieved
Jaclyn updated hundreds of documents in a short timeframe, liaising with many stakeholders and delivering accurate results.
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