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Due to local weather events, our Brisbane Office will be closed for in person service from Wednesday 5 March and we will provide further updates on reopening here on our website. If you wish to lodge a complaint during this time, you can lodge online through this website, or call 1300 362 072 to speak to one of our staff between 10am and 4pm AEDT.
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      Brisbane Office Closure:
      Due to local weather events, our Brisbane Office will be closed for in person service from Wednesday 5 March and we will provide further updates on reopening here on our website. If you wish to lodge a complaint during this time, you can lodge online through this website, or call 1300 362 072 to speak to one of our staff between 10am and 4pm AEDT.
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