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ABOUT US

Makeham Flaherty is a specialist employment law firm based in Melbourne, focused on employment issues, disputes, payroll assurance and wage remediation.

We deliver practical, commercial solutions that resolve complex workplace legal issues, while protecting your business interests.

We serve employer clients across Victoria and Australia, ranging from small businesses through to large corporates in a wide variety of sectors. We also act for executives and other senior employees regarding their employment arrangements and employment disputes.

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