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This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

Most people assume that if you go ahead with a deal knowing something is wrong, you’ve made your bed — you can’t complain about it later. A recent Queensland Supreme Court decision shows that’s not always how the law works. A buyer who knew about a serious problem with a property before it signed the contract still walked away and got its $275,000 deposit back. Here’s how, and what it means for anyone buying property.

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This article was written by Grace Blake Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

Life changes, and so do family relationships. Whether due to separation, estrangement, or shifting financial circumstances, many people at some stage consider whether they can remove a beneficiary from their Will.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

Many parents walk into a family law firm with the same opening line: “I want full custody” — or “My ex says the kids have to be split 50/50.” Behind both statements are misconceptions about Australian family law that are remarkably common, and that often make an already difficult situation harder than it needs to be.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

Following the release of the 2026 Australian Federal Budget and the latest Migration Program Planning Levels, skilled migration has once again become a major topic of discussion across Australia.

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This article was written by Nancy Wang Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers. 

On 12 May 2026, the Australian Government handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget. The Budget sends a clear policy message: the Government intends to direct tax concessions, housing incentives, business support and skilled migration settings towards areas considered more productive for the Australian economy.

These include new housing supply, genuine business investment, skilled labour, and migrants who are able to make an immediate and meaningful contribution to Australia’s workforce and tax base.

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On Friday, 8 May 2026, W & G Lawyers was honoured to attend John Paul College Mayfair as a Gold Sponsor for the second consecutive year.

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This article was written by James Song Year 11 Queensland Academy of Science, Maths & Technology
8 April 2026 – 17 April 2026

Skills & Experiences Gained

During my five days at W & G Lawyers, I was immersed in the fast-paced world of legal practice. The range of hands-on experiences I gained went far beyond what any classroom could offer:

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This article was written by Simone Garcia Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

If you are going through a domestic violence matter, you may hear the term “ouster condition” come up in court. It can feel overwhelming, especially when you are already dealing with so much.

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This article was written by Jialin Liu Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.

The forms of abuse most commonly overlooked — and what the law can do for you.

She had never been hit. But she had to account for every dollar she spent, was cut off from her own family, had her phone checked regularly, and needed his approval for every decision she made. She wasn’t sure whether what she was experiencing counted as family violence — or whether the law could help her.

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Yesterday, we held a fun and challenging team-building event at Red Lock Escape Rooms in Westfield North Lakes. For this activity, we selected two immersive escape room themes: Sherlock and The Witch’s Lair. In these two different worlds, we experienced thrilling puzzle-solving adventures that tested our wits and enhanced our team collaboration.

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