UPDATE: MURDOCH LAWYERS & COVID-19
Like many Queensland businesses, the team at Murdoch Lawyers are returning to the office. Some staff continue to work remotely and will do so for the immediate future.
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Murdoch Lawyers Toowoomba
At Murdoch Lawyers in Toowoomba we demonstrate a client based approach which means our primary goal is to find out what is important to you, not just provide you with expert advice.
Murdoch Lawyers Toowoomba has looked to set itself apart from a typical general practice law firm.
Most of our sections are lead by an accredited specialist in their particular area of law or people who have substantial experience.
Our Toowoomba lawyers view is that by specialising and adopting a commercial and practical approach to client’s issues we are able to deliver the best legal advice to our clients, quicker than our competitors.
As part of this, Our Toowoomba lawyers also see that properly understanding our client’s issues and needs is critical to delivering good value in our legal offering.
Our primary obligation is then to find out what your concerns are and looking to achieve a cost-effective result.
Tom McVeigh: Recognised as a Preeminent Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer in Queensland, 2019 & 2020.
Recognised as a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer in Queensland, 2018.
Leanne Matthewson: Recognised as a Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer in Queensland, 2018, 2019 & 2020.
Andrew Crooke: Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading High-Value/Complex Property & Commercial Matters Lawyer, Regional Queensland, 2020
Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family Lawyer, Toowoomba & Darling Downs, 2020
Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Parenting Lawyer, Toowoomba & Darling Downs, 2020
Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading High-Value/Complex Property & Commercial Matters Lawyer, Regional Queensland, 2019
Tony Randall: Recognised by Doyles Guide as a leading Agribusiness Lawyer in Queensland 2017, 2018 & 2019.
John Lobban: Recognised by Doyles Guide as a leading Lawyer in Queensland from 2011 to 2019.
Craig Shepherd: Recognised by Doyles Guide as a leading Litigation Lawyer in Queensland in 2019.
Juanita Maiden: Recognised by Doyles Guide as a Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyer in Queensland in 2020.
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By Leanne Matthews on | 2 January 2018 | Future Planning, Wills, Estates & Superannuation
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Murdoch Lawyers Once Again Recognised By Doyle’s Guide
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By Kiri Edyvean | 10 February 2020 | Future Planning
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Murdoch Lawyers Once Again Recognised By Doyle’s Guide
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By Murdoch Lawyers | 24 August 2020 | Future Planning | News -
I Own Property with My Spouse/Family Member. Should I have a Property Co-Ownership Agreement in Place?
It is commonplace nowadays for property to be purchased with another party such as a friend or family member. Due…
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Estate Planning & Family Legacy – Change the Way You Think About Making a Will
The idea of “doing a Will” or creating an estate plan can be daunting, especially if you don’t know where…
By Leanne Matthewson | 26 February 2020 | Future Planning -
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By Kiri Edyvean | 10 February 2020 | Future Planning
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Business Alert – Criminalisation of Underpayment of Wages
On 15 July 2020 the Queensland Government introduced the Criminal Code and Other Legislation (Wage Theft) Amendment Bill 2020 into…
By Suzanne Wishart | 7 August 2020 | Business -
Navigating the Queensland Building & Construction Commission Minimum Financial Requirements
Businesses are now feeling the impact of changes to the Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) implemented by the Queensland Building and…
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Assisting Businesses through the Coronavirus – Staffing & Other Arrangements
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to have a significant impact on businesses. From disruption to supply chain,…
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Have You Reviewed Your Annualised Salary Arrangements to Ensure You are Complying with new Award Requirements?
On 1 March 2020 new annualised salary arrangements commenced operation in 22 modern awards. The new provisions impact full time…
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Business Alert – Amendment of the Miscellaneous Award to Expand Coverage
Recent changes to the Federal Miscellaneous Award 2020 have sought to expand the coverage of this award. The amendments remove…
By Suzanne Wishart | 19 August 2020 | Workplace -
Minimum Wage Increase 1.75% Staggered Across 2020/2021
The Fair Work Commission has completed the annual wage review and determined that in FY20/21, minimum wages in Modern Awards…
By Matt Bell | 22 June 2020 | Workplace -
Stand Down of Employees
With many employees stood down as a result of the impact of COVID-19 disputes will inevitably arise regarding the validity…
By Suzanne Wishart | 2 June 2020 | Workplace -
Business Alert – Amendments To Modern Awards
The Clerks- Private Sector Award 2010 (the Clerks Award) has been varied to provide for greater operational flexibility in the…
By Suzanne Wishart | 23 April 2020 | Workplace
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Developments in Koala Conservation Areas
In response to a 2015 report that showed that koala numbers in South East Queensland have decreased by 50-80% in…
By Wendy Gordon | 5 June 2020 | Property -
How the New Residential Tenancy Regulation may Affect Sales and Purchases
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By Wendy Gordon | 30 April 2020 | Property -
New Emergency Residential Tenancy Provisions Due to COVID-19 Emergency
The Queensland Government passed the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act on 22 April 2020. This Act allows Ministers to make extraordinary…
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Queensland Land Tax Relief Measures
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By Tony Randall | 16 April 2020 | Property
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Best Lawyers in Australia, 2021 Edition
Murdoch Lawyers is proud to announce that Special Counsel, John Lobban, has been listed in three areas of practice. Best…
By John Lobban | 24 April 2020 | Litigation | News -
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Our recent article outlined proposed changes to insolvency laws as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those changes…
By Anneliese Seymour | 27 March 2020 | Insolvency | Litigation -
Insolvency – Recent Changes & What You Need To Know
There have been a number of recent changes to laws in the corporate insolvency area which will affect company directors…
By Craig Shepherd | 26 March 2020 | Insolvency | Litigation -
COVID-19 – Insolvency Law Amendments To Be Introduced
Yesterday, 22 March 2020, the Federal Government announced[1] its intention to make temporary changes to insolvency laws as part of…
By Anneliese Seymour | 23 March 2020 | Insolvency | Litigation
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Insolvency Trends
A bare trustee’s power of sale and avoiding receivership appointments to sell trust assets in exercise of the right of…
By Anneliese Seymour | 9 September 2020 | Insolvency -
Federal Government Extends Temporary Insolvency and Bankruptcy Protections
Earlier this year, in an article we published in March 2020 (read the article here), we briefly outlined changes made…
By Craig Shepherd | 7 September 2020 | Insolvency -
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By Anneliese Seymour | 27 March 2020 | Insolvency | Litigation -
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By Craig Shepherd | 26 March 2020 | Insolvency | Litigation
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Assisting Businesses through the Coronavirus – Staffing & Other Arrangements
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to have a significant impact on businesses. From disruption to supply chain,…
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Debt Recovery: Individuals and Letters of Demand
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By Craig Shepherd | 16 December 2019 | Debt Recovery -
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By John Lobban | 9 August 2019 | Business | Debt Recovery -
Getting Paid in the Building & Construction Industry – Are You Aware of the Changes?
Recently, both the Subcontractors Charges Act 1974 and the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 were repealed and replaced…
By Barry Chappell | 12 April 2019 | Debt Recovery | Litigation
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New measures to assist Domestic Violence Victims
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By Kaylah Vejle | 2 July 2020 | Family Law -
Domestic Violence and Social Distancing in the Time of Covid-19
With all this talk of COVID-19, we are hearing a lot about social distancing and isolation for our health and…
By Katrina Potter | 27 March 2020 | Family Law -
The Important Role of Accountants in Family Law Matters
When assisting separating couples through the transition process, we find that the clients’ trusted accountants provide invaluable support throughout the…
By Dianna Beaumont | 5 March 2020 | Family Law -
Back To School – Navigating Through A Separation With A Young Family
The hustle of getting the kids ready to go back to school is over. Uniforms are purchased, books are covered…
By Kaylah Vejle | 4 February 2020 | Family Law
