 Why We Verify Your Identity
Verification of Identity (VOI) helps ensure that the person giving instructions or signing documents is genuinely who they say they are. This reduces the risk of identity theft and property fraud and helps protect you, your assets, and the integrity of your matter. In Queensland, lawyers are required to take “reasonable steps” to verify a client’s identity, particularly in property transactions and matters involving registry documents. VOI is a common and accepted way of meeting these obligations. VOI itself does not confirm your authority to act (for example, as an attorney or company director). Additional checks may be required. Meet Kelsie Condon, Senior Associate20/7/2026  Kelsie is a North Queensland local who completed her Bachelor of Laws in Townsville at James Cook University. She grew up on a cattle property and attended boarding school in Charters Towers. Kelsie's background as a bush kid with a family of graziers encourages her to provide legal services to those in the North with an understanding of the unique challenges faced by clients from this region.
New Requirements8/7/2026  You may notice that we're asking for a little more information than we have in the past.
From 1 July 2026, Australian law requires law firms to verify the identity of clients and, in some cases, collect additional information before providing certain legal services. These new requirements are part of Australia's efforts to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious financial crime. Merry Christmas17/12/2025  From the entire team at Arthur Browne & Associates, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Our office will close at 5pm Tuesday 23rd December for the Christmas break and will re-open at 8.30am Monday 5th January 2026. Thank you for your support throughout 2025. 
The team at Arthur Browne & Associates have put together a helpful resource for rural and farming community members to consider.
Rural Law5/2/2025  Timely, considered legal advice from a team with experience in rural life is essential for those living on the land.
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