Welcome to the September 2025 edition of CBP Focus, where our lawyers share key insights from across the practice.
In this edition, we're delighted to share Dr Andrew Murray will commence the role of Managing Partner, effective 1 October 2025. Murray will assume the Managing Partner role from Nick Crennan, who has successfully led the practice since 2017 and will conclude in his leadership role on 30 September 2025.
We trust you will find this edition of CBP Focus informative. As always, please contact our authors with any questions.
Colin Biggers & Paisley’s newly appointed Managing Partner takes office
Andrew Murray has served as Deputy Managing Partner over the past year, working closely with Nick Crennan in a considered and strategic succession plan, ensuring continuity of leadership and alignment with the practice's long-term vision.
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Exit timing: Strategy over sentiment
There are key legal considerations that enable business owners to maximise value when preparing for an exit. From clarifying objectives and ensuring documentation is in order, to structuring transactions in line with both personal priorities and prevailing market conditions, this article highlights how careful preparation transforms timing into a strategic advantage rather than a matter of chance.
Raising the standard: Child safety and what Queensland schools must do before 2026
Queensland’s Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 mandates that schools and child-facing entities implement Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle by 1 January 2026. The Act embeds child safety, including cultural safety, into governance, policies and practice, with oversight by the QFCC.
See something, say something: Responding to harm under Queensland’s new reportable conduct scheme
Queensland’s Reportable Conduct Scheme, commencing 1 January 2027, requires schools and child-safe organisations to implement systems for reporting, investigating and preventing worker misconduct. These systems must align with Child Safe Standards and other legal obligations, with oversight provided by the QFCC.
Government Roundup
As the government landscape continues to evolve, we recognise the growing need for timely, practical insights to help you stay informed, compliant and ahead of regulatory change. In our inaugural Government Roundup, we’re pleased to share insights from our Queensland teams on key developments affecting government stakeholders, including legislative updates and case law, emerging risks and regulatory shifts.
State of New South Wales v LSR3 [2025] NSWCA 151: Deed set aside application and its underlying claim to be heard concurrently
The NSW Court of Appeal confirms that applications to set aside prior settlement agreements under the Civil Liability Act can be heard alongside the underlying claim, depending on case-specific factors like factual overlap.
Planning for prosperity: Tackling Victoria’s housing and development crisis
Colin Biggers & Paisley hosted their annual Melbourne Property Think Tank, bringing together more than 200 senior leaders from across Victoria’s property, development and construction sectors. The event covered the critical forces shaping the state’s property market, from planning reform and housing supply to investment trends and the rising importance of ESG in development strategy.