3 Sept 2026
For four years, Sparke Helmore Lawyers has stood alongside the Queensland Farmers' Federation (QFF) as a trusted partner, helping to build a stronger future for the state's agriculture sector. This year, that milestone partnership is matched by another: Sparke Helmore's fourth consecutive year as sponsor of QFF's annual Celebration of Queensland Agriculture event, which was held on 11 August coinciding with the 2026 Ekka.
Sparke Helmore has a long history of working with primary producers and agribusinesses across Australia, and their partnership with QFF reflects that commitment. Through this collaboration, QFF members and their networks gain access to practical guidance on the legal issues that matter most to farm businesses - from structuring and asset protection to succession planning, estate administration and litigation.
The firm's expertise runs deep. In 2023, Sparke Helmore welcomed Kylie Wilson to its Corporate & Commercial team. A highly regarded lawyer with a strong background in agribusiness, Kylie specialises in family business dispute resolution and intergenerational wealth transition planning, adding further depth to the support available to Queensland's farming community.
“Having worked with farming families and agribusinesses for many years, I understand that every decision is about protecting what's been built and planning for the future. It's a privilege to support QFF members as they navigate the challenges they face and the opportunities available to them in an increasingly complex economic and legislative environment” Sparke Helmore Partner, Kylie Wilson said.
As part of the partnership, Sparke Helmore offers QFF members, and their growers, a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation before any formal instructions are given. This gives farmers and agribusinesses a straightforward way to talk through emerging legal issues early, whether that be business structuring, water and land matters, workplace health and safety, carbon credits, or renewable energy agreements, and helps prevent small concerns from becoming bigger problems down the track.
The Celebration of Queensland Agriculture event brings together ministerial guests, agricultural leaders and key stakeholders from across the sector for an evening of networking and recognition. It's an opportunity to reflect on what agriculture means to Queensland, and to celebrate the people and partnerships that keep the sector strong.
Sparke Helmore's ongoing support of this event alongside their corporate partnership with QFF reflects a genuine investment in the relationships that underpin Queensland agriculture.
“Sparke Helmore’s support over the past four years has been a genuine partnership built on shared values, enduring connections and a shared commitment to strengthening Queensland agriculture,” QFF CEO Kylie Porter said.
As QFF looks ahead to continued advocacy and collaboration on behalf of Queensland's farmers, partnerships like the one QFF has with Sparke Helmore remain central to that work. Together, we're helping to secure a strong, sustainable future for food, fibre and foliage production across the state.
For more information on Sparke Helmore's complimentary consultation offer for QFF members, visit www.qff.org.au/our-partners/sparke-helmore-lawyers