Paul Vane-Tempest

Senior Consultant
Areas of Expertise

Government, Employment, Workplace Relations and Safety, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Paul provides expert advice on employment, government, litigation and dispute resolution, work health and safety, workplace relations and workplace training. Paul practises in all aspects of employment and industrial relations as well as administrative law, contracting and complex procurement processes.

Paul also advises on discrimination issues (including complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission); investigations of breaches of the APS Code of Conduct; reviewable actions; Royal Commissions and Commissions of inquiry and provides probity advice.

He advises a range of government and private sector clients on all aspects of employment and workplace relations.

This includes the drafting and negotiating of contracts, collective agreements, individual workplace agreements, determinations and other material relating to employment terms and conditions. It also involves dealing with disputes and industrial actions.

What others say

"Band 1, Government"
Chambers Asia Pacific 2015 - 2025
"Paul has a good reputation in the commonwealth."
Client Testimonial, Chambers Asia Pacific 2026
"Paul Vane-Tempest is highly regarded for his experience acting for the Commonwealth Government and for public bodies. He is noted for his expertise in relation to employment and health and safety matters."
Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

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