MURDOCH LAWYERS & COVID-19
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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 Lawyers Toowoomba 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 Lawyers Toowoomba 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.
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.
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
Dean Foley: Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Family Lawyer, Toowoomba & Darling Downs, 2020
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.
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FUTURE PLANNING
WHY YOU NEED TO BE ESTATE PLANNING FOR NOW AND THE FUTURE
By Leanne Matthews on | 2 January 2018 | Future Planning, Wills, Estates & Superannuation
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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…
By Kiri Edyvean | 27 March 2020 | Future Planning -
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 -
Estate Planning Risks of the Granny Flat – What to Consider Before Entering into the Arrangement
Over the last few years there has been a significant rise in the number of senior Australians looking outside the…
By Kiri Edyvean | 10 February 2020 | Future Planning -
Estate Planning & Family Law – What You Need To Know
Separating from a partner is a stressful experience during which there can be a lot to update and organise. One…
By Leanne Matthewson | 8 January 2020 | Family Law | Future Planning
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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…
By Kiri Edyvean | 27 March 2020 | Future Planning -
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 -
Estate Planning Risks of the Granny Flat – What to Consider Before Entering into the Arrangement
Over the last few years there has been a significant rise in the number of senior Australians looking outside the…
By Kiri Edyvean | 10 February 2020 | Future Planning -
Estate Planning & Family Law – What You Need To Know
Separating from a partner is a stressful experience during which there can be a lot to update and organise. One…
By Leanne Matthewson | 8 January 2020 | Family Law | Future Planning
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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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Managing Annualised Salaries – Modern Award Changes from 1 March 2020
As part of its four-yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission will be introducing new provisions regarding annualised…
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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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Managing Annualised Salaries – Modern Award Changes from 1 March 2020
As part of its four-yearly review of modern awards, the Fair Work Commission will be introducing new provisions regarding annualised…
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7 Things to Consider Before Agreeing to a Solar or Wind Farm on Your Property
In recent times some of our agricultural and pastoral land owners have been approached by proponents for solar or wind…
By Tony Randall | 27 March 2020 | Property -
Recent Amendment to the Requirements for Transferring Leasehold Land
The Queensland Government has recently amended the requirements for transferring leasehold land by introducing a new exemption from obtaining the…
By Wendy Gordon | 20 December 2019 | Property -
CSG Compensation – A Drought-proof Income
The upswing of large scale CSG development in the Surat Basin since 1996 has been an emotive and often unwelcome…
By Tony Randall | 4 December 2019 | Property -
What You Need to Know About Water Licence Trading
In the past, Water Licences (as opposed to Water Allocations) have attached to land and could only be transferred with…
By Wendy Gordon | 30 September 2019 | Property
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Covid-19 – Changes to Insolvency Laws Come into Effect
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 -
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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Covid-19 – Changes to Insolvency Laws Come into Effect
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 -
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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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
Where you are owed money by an individual or a sole trader, the first step in recovering that debt is…
By Craig Shepherd | 16 December 2019 | Debt Recovery -
The Introduction of a New Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Phoenix Activity
Illegal phoenix activity in business is more common than it should be, and a concept which the government and…
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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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 -
Estate Planning & Family Law – What You Need To Know
Separating from a partner is a stressful experience during which there can be a lot to update and organise. One…
By Leanne Matthewson | 8 January 2020 | Family Law | Future Planning
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27 March 2020
Domestic Violence and Social Distancing in the Time of Covid-19
27 March 2020
7 Things to Consider Before Agreeing to a Solar or Wind Farm on Your Property
27 March 2020
Covid-19 – Changes to Insolvency Laws Come into Effect
27 March 2020
I Own Property with My Spouse/Family Member. Should I have a Property Co-Ownership Agreement in Place?
26 March 2020
Insolvency – Recent Changes & What You Need To Know
24 March 2020
Navigating the Queensland Building & Construction Commission Minimum Financial Requirements
23 March 2020
COVID-19 – Insolvency Law Amendments To Be Introduced
19 March 2020
