Karen Browne has over 20 years of experience practicing primarily in the areas of planning and environment, local government, commercial litigation and commercial matters. Her experience in the local government sector has given her extensive experience in the approvals process for development of land and the implementation of development proposals, compensation claims, planning appeals and the provision of advice and representation in the Supreme Court and State Administrative Tribunal relating to planning matters.
She also provides legal advice in respect to administrative law issues affecting land developers, local government and other statutory authorities.
Ms Browne holds qualifications in Laws from the University of Western Australia, Corporate Governance and Corporate Administration from the Governance Institute of Australia, and is admitted to practice in Western Australia and the High Court of Australia.