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Your Blue Card at Risk? Understanding Queensland’s New Suspension Powers

Recent reforms to Queensland’s Blue Card system have introduced significant changes, with 543 Blue Cards suspended under new powers that commenced on 20 September 2025. These changes represent the most substantial overhaul of the state’s working with children...

💗 Team RMO at the Mater Fun Run 💗

Yesterday Team RMO braved the wet weather and joined tens of thousands of participants in the Mater Chicks in Pink International Women’s Day Fun Run, creating a sea of pink across Brisbane CBD. Together, the event raised over $2 million for breast cancer support! A...

Create It. Protect It. Commercialise It: Why Intellectual Property Matters

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in February 2026 noted that new technologies were “spreading across borders at unprecedented pace and gaps are narrowing in how intensively countries are using innovations.” All new technologies involve intellectual...

Welcome Will!

A warm welcome to Will Hawkins, who also joined the Commercial Litigation team at RMO Law this week. 👏 We’re excited to have Will on board and look forward to the contribution he will make to the team! #RMOLaw #CommercialLitigation #WelcomeWill #BrisbaneLawyers...

Mater International Women’s Day Fun Run!

RMO Law is joining the Mater International Women’s Day Fun Run this Sunday! We’ll be part of the Sea of Pink, raising vital funds to support women with breast cancer through research, care and life-saving services. Every donation helps make a difference. If you’d like...

Welcome Paul!

We’re excited to welcome Paul O’Kane to RMO Law as a Senior Associate in our Commercial Litigation & Property teams. 👏Paul brings strong experience in complex disputes and property matters.📞 1800 999 529 | 🌐 rmolaw.com.au | 📧 mail@rmolaw.com.au

Common Myths about Wills – True or False

1. If I die without a Will, the government will take my assets....... FALSE (sort of) If you die without a Will (intestate) the law decides who receives your estate. Below is a list of persons that are entitled to your estate: Your surviving spouse and or children, or...

Bronwyn celebrates 10 years at RMO Law! 🎉

Bronwyn celebrates 10 years at RMO Law! 🎉 A fantastic milestone! Thank you Bron for your dedication and the contribution you continue to make to the RMO team. #RMOLaw #WorkAnniversary #10Years #TeamMilestone #Beenleigh #TeamRMO

Potentially Collapsing or Dangerous Retaining Walls

It is not surprising given the hilly nature of Brisbane and surrounds that there are a number of retaining walls and issues arise between neighbours concerning them. This article addresses the quite common issue of a retaining wall on the boundary of two properties...

Protecting your estate from an estranged spouse

In Queensland, separating from your married spouse does not change the legal relationship recognised under the Succession Act 1981 (Qld). Regardless of how long you have been separated, the relevant law treats you as married until a divorce is finalised. Consequently,...