Australia-related work should identify the state or territory, court, registry, authority, or document context before local counsel is instructed. The country is too broad for vague delegation.
Forum comes first
A task in New South Wales may not be the same as a task in Victoria, Queensland, or another jurisdiction. The local forum should be in the brief.
Common local tasks
Examples include hearing coverage, filing support, company checks, document review, service coordination, and local procedural notes.
Return a dated record
The lead lawyer needs proof of what was done and any next deadline created by the local step.