In addition to publishing regular newsletters and focus articles for our clients and contacts, our lawyers are frequently asked by mainstream and specialist media to comment on a range of topical issues and trends affecting the Australian legal industry and Australian business.
McCullough Robertson are happy to provide comment to the media where appropriate. Please contact Director - Business Development and Marketing, Kristie Fankhauser on +61 7 3233 8876 or by email for further information.
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13 Dec 11
McCullough Robertson helps get Grantham back on its feet
The flood devastated Lockyer Valley town of Grantham is a step closer to recovery with the opening of a historic housing estate relocating residents to high ground outside the flood zone.
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13 Dec 11
McCullough Robertson advises on $5.1 billion Whitehaven Coal and Aston Resources merger
Leading law firm McCullough Robertson is advising on the creation of the largest ASX listed independent coal company.
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1 Dec 11
New partner appointments and promotions show depth of McCullough Robertson team
Leading law firm McCullough Robertson will start the New Year with a new partner and five senior associate appointments, demonstrating the depth of talent at the large independent law firm, as well as the continued growth of its New South Wales operations.
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28 Nov 11
Law firm shows that a smaller footprint can lead to a bigger future
Leading law firm McCullough Robertson has been commended by the Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA) for its commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices, reducing its total carbon emissions by 4.2% in 2011 despite an increase in staff.
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24 Oct 11
Live export ruling welcomed but at what cost to industry?
The release of the independent review into the live export industry has been welcomed by industry participants, but falls short of addressing the problems caused by the original temporary ban, according to agriculture lawyer, Trent Thorne, from McCullough Robertson.
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29 Sep 11
Law firm leads the way with new paid parental leave option
Leading law firm McCullough Robertson is paving the way for women in the workforce, announcing today that they will pay the full parental leave payment up front.
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16 Sep 11
Infrastructure charges and service delivery - the gap widens
Local Government and Planning lawyer, Trevor Gallienne, provides a helpful insight into the impact of capped infrastructure charges.
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29 Aug 11
The ATO’s ruling on farm-out arrangements has been ten years in the making - has it been worth the wait?
After 10 years, the ATO has ruled on how changes to tax laws in 2001 apply to mining companies conducting exploration to acquire a mining tenement, under so called ‘farm-out’ arrangements. Resource tax specialist, Hayden Bentley, from leading law firm McCullough Robertson, said the ATO’s release (on 24 August) of the second of two draft rulings on the tax treatment of farm-out arrangements was welcome, although an element of risk remains.
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24 Aug 11
Construction conference shines spotlight on regional Queensland
Some of the country’s major mining, resources and construction companies are expected to gather at the 11th annual McCullough Robertson construction conference in Yeppoon from 25-26 August 2011.
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18 Aug 11
Safety training - then, now and the future
The mining industry has come a long way on the safety journey. Talk to anyone who has been in the industry for any significant amount of time and they will tell you how safety has become part of the culture and that zero harm is seen as an achievable reality, not a distant dream.
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15 Aug 11
A new book suggests sweeping changes should be made to the way charities are run
McCullough Robertson, as part of its Community Partnerships programme, has hosted a launch for a book which suggests sweeping changes to the way charities are run.
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29 Jul 11
Cattle industry pain has ripple effect – rural communities at risk
Almost a month after the live export ban was lifted, no Australian cattle has left for Indonesia and the cattle industry is doing it tough, with some producers reporting mounting losses of in excess of $350,000 per month according to agribusiness lawyer, Trent Thorne, from McCullough Robertson.
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30 Jun 11
Resources group at McCullough Robertson gains new partner
Internationally recognised energy and resources lawyer Susan O’Rourke has joined Queensland’s largest law firm, McCullough Robertson.
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30 Jun 11
New partner and senior appointments - 2011
Internationally recognised energy and resources lawyer Susan O’Rourke has joined Queensland’s largest law firm, McCullough Robertson. Her appointment as Partner in the firm’s resources group is a significant one, according to Chairman Brett Heading.
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9 Jun 11
New EU cookie laws - carrying more than calories
Australian website owners could find the use of cookies more hazardous than their calorie-laden counterparts if Australian law follows a recent example set by the EU. Privacy lawyer, Emma Weedon, from McCullough Robertson, said new laws introduced in the European Union will prohibit the use of cookies without the 'explicit consent' of users, from 26 May 2011.
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8 Jun 11
Strategic Cropping Land - proceed with caution
Tim Hanmore, specialist in environment regulation outlines the latest development in the Government’s Strategic Cropping land (SCL) policy release.
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31 May 11
Rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in jails still too high
A campaign to cut the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander incarceration by 10% each for ten years, will be launched by Professor Boni Robertson and sponsors McCullough Robertson on 8 June 2011 in Brisbane.
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18 May 11
Workplace health and safety harmonisation may be costly
The harmonisation of workplace health and safety laws across the country, while reducing red tape and arguably improving safety for workers, could prove costly, according to leading lawyer in workplace relations, McCullough Robertson’s Cameron Dean.
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16 May 11
Proposed changes to the ways charities conduct business will have significant impact
The Federal budget announcement proposing changes to the not-for-profit sector in Australia will have a significant impact on the sector’s ability to do business, and ultimately, to help the growing number of Australians turning to charities in hard times.
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5 May 11
And after the flood...you need more than a handshake
Queensland’s recent flood and cyclone disasters have exposed the risk of handshake deals and standard contracts in creating a potentially even bigger tragedy for businesses at the start of the supply chain, according to McCullough Robertson Partner Malcolm McBratney.
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1 Apr 11
Leading lawyer warns business of trade mark pitfalls when using Google AdWords
Queensland companies turning to the internet to boost their business should choose their words carefully to avoid being hit with trade mark infringement claims, according to McCullough Robertson Partner Malcolm McBratney.
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6 Mar 11
McCullough Robertson named Employer of Choice for Women
For the second year in a row, McCullough Robertson has been named an Employer of Choice for Women by the Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
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27 Sep 10
Top 10 tips for successful mining joint ventures
Australian mining companies often use joint venture structures, but there are traps for the unwary. Here are 10 key tips for successful outcomes.
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27 Sep 10
McCullough Robertson expands on solid growth outlook
Leading law firm McCullough Robertson continues to expand, announcing today the appointment of six new partners, two special counsel and nine senior associates.
