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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
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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
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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
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Are space laws out of date? - Newsreel

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,
Read more19 March 2025
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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
Read more13 March 2025
Small business owner receiving advice. | Newsreel

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
Read more4 March 2025
Small business owner with paperwork. | Newsreel

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
Read more25 February 2025
Land tax anomaly is deterring overseas investment in Queensland farms - Newsreel

State land tax anomaly scaring away farm investment

Queensland’s farms are missing out on the opportunity for further capital investment to boost productivity and efficiency as a result of a land tax regime that is
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Small business owners looking at finances. | Newsreel

Cashflow issues impact 80 percent of small businesses

Nearly 80 percent of Australian small businesses reported cash flow problems over the past 12 months. A new Commbank survey also found that more than a quarter of small
Read more20 January 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January
Read more7 January 2025