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More About Tim O’Dwyer

Tim is nationally recognised as a “real estate watchdog”​ and consumer advocate (often appearing on Today Tonight and A Current Affair). Tim has worn the occasional hats of freelance journalist, obituarist, social/political commentator, TAFE/Uni lecturer and legal/military historian (former Sqn/Ldr RAAF Legal Reserve).

Over his years of practice, Tim gained a reputation not only as a “contract killer”​ (after rescues of ripped-off real estate consumers), but also as a “prince of real estate darkness”​ (after many wins for clients facing agents’​ commission claims). Meanwhile, he taught Welfare Law, Real Estate Law, Commercial Law and Justice of the Peace courses at TAFE colleges, Business/Professional Communications at QUT and Vendor & Purchaser at UQ; delivered Property Law presentations and lectures all over and he still speaks on legal and other topics to various meetings and on radio.

After playing a seminal role in achieving significant real estate and conveyancing reforms in the ACT, he continues to lobby for similar reforms elsewhere. Meanwhile the Queensland Parliament’s Scrutiny of Legislation Committee has recognised his expertise and sought his advice on amendments to real estate agency laws.

Tim served on the board of management of Lifeline Brisbane and has been active in Rotary, Lions, Apex, Legal aid, Progress Associations and Community Education.

In 2012, Tim closed his Logan law office, merged with Mitchells Solicitors and became a relaxed and happy part-time consultant solicitor. In semi-retirement, Tim has been enjoying travel, painting and serving his Notary clients’ needs. He has been a regular writer for Australian Property Investor Magazine and is often interviewed on radio and appears on television.

Tim holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland (whence he published a slim volume of poetry) and a Master of Arts (Australian Studies) from Griffith University.