Mashiat Mustaq

Experience

Mashiat is a former government lawyer with over five years of experience delivering comprehensive legal advice to the Commonwealth.

She is a highly versatile advisor, providing strategic solutions to both federal and state government clients while effectively mitigating legal risk. Mashiat brings extensive experience in briefing external lawyers and excels in managing high-profile litigation matters.

Her deep knowledge of public law complements her ability to learn new skills, adapt easily and thrive in new environments. Mashiat understands the importance of robust in-house government legal practices and has been recognised with a 2024 Secretary’s award for incorporating innovative processes.

Mashiat is an admitted solicitor under the ACT Supreme Court. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Criminology.

When her lawyer hat is off, Mashiat can be found in the kitchen cooking up a storm. In the warmer months, she likes to escape to the coast with her husband and their fishing rods in tow.