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Business red tape a $15 billion handbrake

Queensland businesses are tipped to spend more than $15 billion on red tape this year. Business Chamber Queensland’s latest Efficient Regulation Report shows the
Read more17 November 2025
Omundson Naomi

Boards facing complex governance dilemma

Companies are facing an increasingly difficult battle to satisfy complex governance requirements without stifling growth and innovation. McCullough Robertson Lawyers
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Bedford Duncan

High Court ruling another hit for foreign investors

By Duncan Bedford The High Court of Australia has unanimously confirmed the constitutional validity of the retroactive validation of surcharge land taxes and duties
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Higgins joins McCullough Robertson as new Sydney partner

Leading independent law firm McCullough Robertson Lawyers (McR) has bolstered its expertise in the Construction and Infrastructure field with Scott Higgins joining as a
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Madden first champion for women in business

Brisbane has its first Women in Business Champion, with Fleur Madden tasked with driving connections within the city’s business community. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
Read more10 November 2025
Hughes David

Backflip on super tax reform a more realistic outcome

By David Hughes Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers has announced a significant shift in the Commonwealth Government’s approach to the so-called Div 296 tax on
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McR leadership reflects on upcoming 100-year milestone

McCullough Robertson Lawyers will use its centenary in 2026 to honour the thousands of clients and people who have trusted and supported them over so many years. Joint
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Timely reminders around legal professional privilege

By Alan Wrigley and Caitlin Miller Some recent court decisions serve as timely reminders of the fundamental principles relating to waiver of legal professional
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168 McR lawyers take part in pro bono program

Law firm McCullough Robertson attributes the success of its pro bono program to ensuring this work is fully integrated into the everyday activities of the firm. McR Pro
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New frictions emerge in ‘thorny’ workplace issue

The workplace has become a battleground for free speech with organisations caught between employee rights to have a political opinion and sensitivity around
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