McR turns 100
McR turns 100

Regional Webinar Series

  • Tuesday, 19 May 2026
  • 11am - 12pm
  • Troy Webb and Patrick O’Brien

Empowering Council Reforms

This session provides practical guidance on Council’s powers, duties and decision making responsibilities under the Local Government Act 2009. With the Empowering Councils Act now passed, the session will also outline the key reforms and their implications for governance frameworks, ethical obligations and compliance requirements.
Participants will gain an understanding of how the updated legislation affects day to day council operations, oversight functions and contemporary decision making practices.
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  • Thursday, 18 June 2026
  • 11am - 12pm
  • Marianne Lloyd-Morgan and Sharon Chan

Six months on from the Property Law Act changes

This session will explore the practical implications of the Property Law Act changes for leasing and property transactions, providing guidance on how the new provisions affect assignments, releases, consent obligations and seller disclosure, and outlining the steps parties should take to manage compliance, risk and documentation under the updated framework.
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  • Wednesday, 22 July 2026
  • 11am - 12pm
  • Sarah Hausler and Caitlin Steuart

Climate change, extreme weather and compliance challenges: Supporting local governments through natural hazard planning and strategies to prevent environmental offences

This session will explore the growing climate‑related risks facing councils, providing guidance on land use planning for foreseeable weather impacts, managing environmental duties under the Environmental Planning Act, and embedding preventative, compliance‑focused strategies to mitigate liability.
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  • Wednesday, 2 September 2026
  • 11am - 12pm
  • James Lynagh, Bernard Dwyer and Lily-Rose Davies

The rise in psychosocial injury claims

This session will explore the rising complexity and cost of psychiatric injury claims, providing guidance on employer obligations, early risk identification and practical strategies to minimise claims, support workers and manage compensation processes effectively.

Managing claims from self-represented individuals

This session will explore the practical challenges of managing self‑represented litigants in council‑related disputes, providing guidance on court expectations, effective communication, strategic case management and the professional duties that support fair, efficient and well‑structured proceedings in day‑to‑day operations.
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  • Thursday, 5 November 2026
  • 11am - 12pm
  • Rachel Jones and Patrick O’Brien

P&E case wrap up

This session will cover the key developments, decisions, and legislative changes from the past year that have shaped Queensland's planning and environment landscape.
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Interested in joining an in person workshop?

For 100 years, McCullough Robertson has been a firm built on strong relationships, cultivated through our boots‑on‑the‑ground approach with clients across Central Queensland. Those deep connections have played a defining role in shaping who McR is, and it’s a tradition we continue to honour as we move into the next 100 years. Join us for one of our complimentary, in-person industry workshops across May and June which brings together clients and industry colleagues alike for a thoughtful discussion and interactive session on the issues affecting Central Queensland.

  • Thursday, 14 May 2026
  • 8.30am - 12.30pm
  • The Rockhampton Leagues Club,
    Phillips Lounge

Rockhampton Industry Workshop

Together we will examine the key legal and commercial issues that are shaping local industry and provide practical guidance to support operational teams, in-house counsel, and business owners working across the public and private sector in navigating these challenges.

The session will feature insights from our experts across a range of practice areas, including construction, real estate, planning and environment, native title, litigation and dispute resolution, and employment relations and safety.
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  • Thursday, 18 June 2026
  • 11.30pm - 4.00pm
  • James Cook University,
    Townsville Campus

Townsville Industry Workshop

Designed for operational staff and in-house counsel working across the public and private sectors, this workshop will explore practical insights and updates across:
  • Employment Relations and Safety – Emerging employment and safety issues from AI in the workplace and how to successfully manage them;
  • Project Approvals - Emerging policy trends and legislative changes shaping project approvals in QLD;
  • Real Estate – Understanding the Property Law Act changes and practical approaches to dispute resolution clauses; and
  • Construction and Infrastructure - Contract forms (including updates to AS4000), contracting tips and managing project and payment risks.
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