Eli Morrison

Senior Associate

Bachelor of Law

Planning and Environment
Heritage
Government Law
Infrastructure Projects
Subdivisions
Local Government

Eli is a Senior Associate in Russell Kennedy’s Government, Planning and Environment team, advising and representing local government and private sector clients in complex planning and environment matters.

Eli works across matters in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria and the Victorian Courts. She provides strategic, focused advice on a broad range of planning and environmental issues. In 2026, Eli was recognised in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ 2027 for Planning & Environment Law.

Experience

Providing strategic advice to government and private sector clients on complex planning and environment matters.
Advising on title constraints such as covenants, easements and other encumbrances.
Advising on statutory planning frameworks, including planning scheme amendments, approvals, and appeals.
Advising on environmental, heritage and Aboriginal cultural heritage issues.
Representing clients in proceedings before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Planning Panels and Advisory Committees, including briefing and instructing counsel and expert witnesses.
Undertaking enforcement actions for local government and private clients regarding breaches of planning and environment legislation.

Leadership

Full Member, Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association
Award, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia^™ for 2027 in Planning & Environment Law