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Queensland Magistrate Jessica Keir. | Newsreel

New Magistrates for busy Queensland courts

Three new Magistrates have been appointed to the Queensland Magistrates Court. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said Deborah Mitchell, Adam Johnson, and Jessica

Prestigious honour for McCullough Robertson partners

Two partners at McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) have received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designations in the 2026 Best Lawyers rankings. Scott Whitla

Startup businesses need to avoid the pitfalls - Newsreel

Tips for start-up companies to avoid the pitfalls

Start-up companies have been urged to consider their structure, secure their intellectual property arrangements early and be “investment-ready” as quickly as

New McCullough Robertson Partners Hayley Mitchell and Anthony Rotili - Newsreel

McCullough Robertson announces two new partners

Law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers has announced the appointments of new partners in Brisbane and Sydney. Hayley Mitchell will join the Estates team in Brisbane while

Members of the McCullough Robertson Lawyers Pro Bono Team - Newsreel

Pro bono work drives strong community partnerships

Winston Churchill said that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Law firm McCullough Robertson believes a strong commitment to pro bono

Families urged to succession plan - Newsreel

Wealthy families urged to succession plan to avoid traps

High-net-worth families have been advised to establish robust succession planning between generations to avoid taxation issues and putting assets at risk. More than $3.5

Call for fresh laws to stop space becoming a ‘wild west’

There are fresh calls for a review of laws governing space to avoid it becoming a “wild west” for corporations and tech billionaires. In a paper released this week,

ASIC accuses AustralianSuper of death benefit delays

Australia’s largest superannuation fund is being accused of delaying death benefits claims for nearly 7000 of its policyholders. The Australian Securities and

Extra scope for low-cost legal support for business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal support for an expanded range of disputes. Federal Small Business Minister Julie Collins said $2.6 million had been

Red tape review open to small business operators

The feedback lines are now open for Queensland small businesses to have their say on the government red tape inhibiting their progress. State Small and Family Business

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