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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 Leading Estates, Wills & Succession Lawyer in
Queensland, 2018.
Leanne Matthewson: Recognised as a Leading Estates, Wills & Succession Lawyer in Queensland, 2018.
Andrew Crooke: Recognised as a leading High-Value/Complex Property & Commercial Matters Lawyer in Regional Queensland 2019
Sarah Adams: Recognised as a leading Family Lawyer in Toowoomba, Darling Downs & Western 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.
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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Euthanasia Laws in Australia
The highly emotive issue of voluntary euthanasia became a headline issue this past month with Australia’s only current laws becoming…
By Murdoch Lawyers | 17 July 2019 | Future Planning -
You don’t have to be Bill Gates to be a Philanthropist
When you think about philanthropy, it might be something like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that comes to mind,…
By Kiri Edyvean | 26 June 2019 | Future Planning -
The Inherent Estate Planning Risks Associated with the Bank of Mum & Dad
In this podcast, Estate Planning Expert, Tom McVeigh illuminates the risks and opportunities, from an estate planning perspective with the…
By Tom McVeigh | 22 February 2019 | Future Planning | Podcast -
Take Care of Tomorrow, Today!
Fact 1: Most Australian’s don’t have their estate planning under control. Fact 2: The consequences of which can be significant….
By Tom McVeigh | 11 February 2019 | Future Planning | Podcast
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Euthanasia Laws in Australia
The highly emotive issue of voluntary euthanasia became a headline issue this past month with Australia’s only current laws becoming…
By Murdoch Lawyers | 17 July 2019 | Future Planning -
You don’t have to be Bill Gates to be a Philanthropist
When you think about philanthropy, it might be something like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that comes to mind,…
By Kiri Edyvean | 26 June 2019 | Future Planning -
The Inherent Estate Planning Risks Associated with the Bank of Mum & Dad
In this podcast, Estate Planning Expert, Tom McVeigh illuminates the risks and opportunities, from an estate planning perspective with the…
By Tom McVeigh | 22 February 2019 | Future Planning | Podcast -
Take Care of Tomorrow, Today!
Fact 1: Most Australian’s don’t have their estate planning under control. Fact 2: The consequences of which can be significant….
By Tom McVeigh | 11 February 2019 | Future Planning | Podcast
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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 -
2019 Annual Wage Review – 3% Increase
It is that time of year again and the Fair Work Commission’s expert panel has handed down its Annual Wage…
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The Hayne Report: What it Means for Business
Much has been written on the implications of the Royal Commission’s Final Report for the financial services sector, and in…
By John Lobban | 27 February 2019 | Business | Litigation -
Sponsoring An Overseas Worker – Do You Need A Labour Agreement?
If a business needs to sponsor an overseas worker but sponsorship isn’t available under the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa (TSS…
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2019 Annual Wage Review – 3% Increase
It is that time of year again and the Fair Work Commission’s expert panel has handed down its Annual Wage…
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Employer Alert – Horticulture Award Overtime for Casuals
From the first full pay period on or after 15 April 2019, employers under the Horticulture Award 2010 must pay…
By Matt Bell | 15 April 2019 | Workplace -
Family Friendly Work Arrangements
From 1 December 2018, all Modern Awards will include a new provision for Family Friendly Work Arrangements (FFWA) which supplements…
By Renae Schloss | 18 December 2018 | Workplace -
Ex-Foodora Delivery Rider Not Only an Employee But an Employee Who was Unfairly Dismissed Says FWC
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has handed down a landmark decision awarding an ex-delivery rider $15,559 in compensation after it…
By Renae Schloss | 14 December 2018 | Workplace
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No More Paper Certificates of Title
Currently in Queensland, if a paper Certificate of Title is issued for a lot, it must be presented to the…
By Wendy Gordon | 3 July 2019 | Property -
Warning for Clearing Category X Vegetation
Although clearing Category X vegetation may be allowable under the Vegetation Management Act, a recent Court of Appeal decision has…
By Wendy Gordon | 17 June 2019 | Property -
New Cladding Laws
On 1 October 2018 new legislation in relation to cladding products on privately owned buildings in Queensland came into effect….
By Wendy Gordon | 4 December 2018 | Property -
I have A Queensland Retail Shop Lease – What are my Legal Protections?
The Retail Shop Leases Act (“the Act”) sets mandatory minimum standards for retail shop leases in Queensland and offers tenants…
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UPDATE – Changes to Director Penalty Notice Regime
As of 1 April 2019, the Director Penalty regime changed in a small but very significant way. Under the Director…
By Anneliese Seymour | 31 July 2019 | Insolvency | Litigation -
Defamation and Online Reviews: Have You Crossed the Line
In this podcast, Agnes Redulla from our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team briefly discusses defamation in the context of online reviews….
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By Agnes Redulla | 24 July 2019 | Litigation | Podcast -
Liquidator Preference Claims and How to Avoid Them
In this podcast, Agnes Redulla from our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team discusses how to avoid unfair preference claims by…
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Breaking News – High Court Dismisses The Amerind Appeal
On 19 June 2019, the High Court handed down its decision in Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Australia Pty Ltd v…
By Anneliese Seymour | 27 June 2019 | Litigation
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UPDATE – Changes to Director Penalty Notice Regime
As of 1 April 2019, the Director Penalty regime changed in a small but very significant way. Under the Director…
By Anneliese Seymour | 31 July 2019 | Insolvency | Litigation -
Liquidator Preference Claims and How to Avoid Them
In this podcast, Agnes Redulla from our Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Insolvency team discusses how to avoid unfair preference claims by…
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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What are the Main Consequences of Bankruptcy?
If you become bankrupt, either by a creditor petitioning for your bankruptcy or by the filing of your own bankruptcy…
By Agnes Redulla | 21 May 2018 | Insolvency | Litigation -
Creditor’s Statutory Demands – 21 days means 21 days!
Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…
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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 -
What are my Debt Recovery Options?
Unless you hold security, your debt recovery options will depend on what type of entity owes you the debt, the…
By Agnes Redulla | 12 February 2018 | Debt Recovery -
Creditor’s Statutory Demands – 21 days means 21 days!
Every week, all types of creditors (including the Australian Taxation Office) who are owed more than $2,000 by a Company…
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Can My Former Partner Receive Part of My Super as Part of a Family Law Property Settlement?
The short answer is yes! When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, superannuation (super) can be divided between…
By Kaylah Vejle | 15 August 2019 | Family Law -
What is Domestic Violence?
Sadly, domestic violence is a prevalent part of our society and often it can be the case that there is…
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By Katrina Potter | 7 August 2019 | Family Law -
Understanding Child Support
When a relationship ends in a legal separation, each parent still has an obligation to support a child or children…
By Kaylah Vejle | 20 June 2019 | Family Law -
Update: Family and Domestic Violence Leave – National Employment Standard (NES)
On 12 December 2018, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended to include an entitlement for unpaid family and…
By Renae Schloss | 18 February 2019 | Family Law
Learn!
15 August 2019
Can My Former Partner Receive Part of My Super as Part of a Family Law Property Settlement?
9 August 2019
The Introduction of a New Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Phoenix Activity
7 August 2019
What is Domestic Violence?
31 July 2019
UPDATE – Changes to Director Penalty Notice Regime
24 July 2019
Defamation and Online Reviews: Have You Crossed the Line
17 July 2019
Liquidator Preference Claims and How to Avoid Them
17 July 2019
Euthanasia Laws in Australia
3 July 2019
