<strong>Burnout is a ghost haunting the legal profession</strong>

That’s the verdict of Queensland Law Society chief executive Matt Dunn, who is profiled in the next edition of Australian Conveyancer. The newly appointed CEO talked about QLS plans including more practical business help for lawyers – as well as sharing his thoughts on emerging issues, such as artificial intelligence, cyber security and anti-money laundering. […]
How important is work-life balance?

Leaders and organisations know by now that topical band-aid wellbeing solutions just aren’t effective anymore. And it’s plaguing the true effectiveness of a holistic, leader-led program that combines organisational culture and wellbeing at all levels. John Colbert from Corporate Edge spoke to us about the importance of work-life balance.
Bleak housing outlook sparks call for systemic change

Credible plans are needed to accelerate sluggish home building as housing prices soar and supply dwindles, the real estate lobby is telling government. An accountable housing delivery plan should be delivered by Queensland’s two major parties ahead of the budget as demand continues to outweigh supply, a real estate body says. The latest ABS data […]
Letters from struggling borrowers make for tough reading for Michele Bullock

The plight of stretched mortgage-holders is keeping the Reserve Bank focused on achieving a soft landing and people in jobs. The Reserve Bank’s governor says letters from struggling borrowers make for tough reading, but push the central bank to achieve its goals to help Australians. Michele Bullock acknowledged the pressure on mortgage-holders from higher interest […]
Need to know rules for new conveyancing businesses – ATO

Latest advice and guidance for conveyancers calculating the withholding amount of GST. The ATO is sharing several need-to-know reminders through the Australian Conveyancer as the sector heads towards June 30. With a raft of new firms being set up by entrepreneurial conveyancers before the end of the financial year, it is timely advice for those […]
Voice of the Market – Are we worth more money?

Despite playing a crucial role in property transactions, many Australian conveyancers struggle with undervaluation of their services and must adopt strategic measures to enhance their worth and maintain profitability, according to industry experts. Join us as we dive into the heart of the Australian conveyancing industry, the dynamic array of voices, each offering unique insights. Tony […]
Voice of the Market – Professional Burnout

Working in a high-pressure, time-poor, multitasking environment, many Australian conveyancers are at risk of reaching burnout if they don’t heed the warning signs and learn how to deal with them, according to health and industry experts. Join us as we dive into the heart of the Australian conveyancing industry, the dynamic array of voices, each […]
<strong>Seven non-negotiable MUSTS to help conveyancers tackle burnout</strong>

Leadership expert John Colbert – who sees clients suffering with burnout every week – tells those at risk how to turn their lives around. Corporate Edge director and author John says: “Own it first and then you can beat it.” He tells the latest Australian Conveyancer magazine of the burnout warning signs to look out […]
Monthly inflation ticks higher for second month in row

By Poppy Johnston A larger-than-expected rise in prices was recorded last month, with consumers slugged with higher prices for essentials like groceries and health. For the second month in a row, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ monthly consumer price index clocked a small increase. The 3.6 per cent growth in consumer prices logged in the 12 […]
3 must have leadership skills to succeed with a conveyancing business

Three most crucial leadership skills to helping business owners succeed.