About

Our story

Who we are.

Worrells began in 1973, when Ivor Worrell opened a small suburban Brisbane accounting practice with only a handful of clients. Within a few short years the practice had moved into the Brisbane CBD, and by the 1990s insolvency had become the firm’s core focus.

From those modest beginnings, Worrells has grown into one of Australia’s most established insolvency and restructuring firms with offices across the country and deep connections to the regions we serve.

In a profession marked by high turnover and constant change, Worrells has endured for more than fifty years by staying true to three guiding principles: technical excellence, people-first service, and innovative in-house technology.

Today, that legacy translates into real outcomes. Each year, more than 2,000 directors and individuals trust Worrells to help them navigate financial distress from sole traders to large enterprises.

Our national scale means we can handle the most complex matters, while our regional reach ensures we understand the local realities that shape each appointment.

For those we serve, our history matters because it proves we know how to deliver clarity, dignity, and practical solutions in the moments they are needed most.

Our past has built the foundation for what we deliver today: trusted insolvency and restructuring solutions for Australians, wherever they are and whatever the challenge.

Brand pillars

People-first approach

From our beginnings in 1973 to today, Worrells has always placed people at the centre of what we do. Insolvency is never just numbers - it affects lives, families, and communities.

Our people

We are registered liquidators and registered bankruptcy trustees, with more registered bankruptcy trustees than any other private practice/brand in Australia. Complementing our insolvency brand are Principals with certified fraud examiner and forensic accountant qualifications.

Our people understand insolvency at the deepest level and are always keen to find the right answers. Most importantly, our people have the care factor for those affected by the insolvency situation.

National strength, local understanding

With offices across Australia and deep regional connections, we combine national resources with local knowledge. Whether it’s a small family business or a complex corporate matter, we understand the realities directors and creditors face.

Trusted expertise

For more than fifty years, Worrells has specialised in insolvency and restructuring. Each year, over 2,000 directors and individuals trust us to help them navigate financial distress.

Innovation that serves clients

We invest in proprietary, in-house technology designed specifically for insolvency work. This ensures efficiency, transparency, and accuracy giving clients and stakeholders confidence in the process.

Local team, national support

Established 1973

35 principals

150+ employees

Fee transparency, fixed fee appointments

Resources

We’re knowledge sharers who know our industry back to front and the legislation that comes with it. We offer our knowledge and insights to help support professional advisors and their clients.

Worrells' Guides & Reports

Understand key insolvency issues with confidence

Our guides break down complex insolvency topics with depth and accuracy. They give professional advisors clear explanations, practical context and the detail needed to support informed decisions.


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Worrells’ Knowledge Base

Clear answers to common insolvency questions

This library brings together the core insolvency topics people ask about most, offering clear, direct explanations of the essentials.

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Corporate responsibility

Doing good for tomorrow

The Worrells Group recognises our corporate responsibility and impact on sustainability. We understand that conscious decisions we make today will lead to a better tomorrow.

Worrells gives every team member one paid day per year to volunteer at recognised charity and community events. Our people choose an initiative they care about that also aligns with our corporate values of non-harmful and non-discriminatory activities.

Where practical, every Worrells office undertakes recycling of all viable waste to reduce our impact on the environment.

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Our Offices

Brisbane

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Level 15, 300 Queen Street Brisbane QLD 4000

P 07 3225 4300
brisbane@worrells.net.au
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Gold Coast

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Lakehouse, Suite 138, Building 1, Level 3, 34 Glenferrie Drive Robina QLD 4226

P 07 5553 3444
goldcoast@worrells.net.au
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Noosa

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Suite 12, Noosa Professional Office 1 Lanyana Way Noosa Heads QLD 4567

P 07 5459 1000
noosa@worrells.net.au
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Bundaberg

32 Crofton Street Bundaberg QLD 4670

P 07 5459 1000
bundaberg@worrells.net.au
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Ipswich

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Level 1, 160 Brisbane Street Ipswich QLD 4305

P 07 3280 6200
ipswich@worrells.net.au
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North Lakes

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Lakes Vista Park Suite 5M, Building 5 2 Flinders Parade North Lakes QLD 4509

P 07 3204 5688
northlakes@worrells.net.au
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Cairns

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Suite 5, Level 1, 88 Abbott Street Cairns QLD 4870

P 07 4058 5400
cairns@worrells.net.au
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Logan

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M1 Business Centre Suite 2, 3972 Pacific Highway Loganholme QLD 4129

P 07 3801 6200
logan@worrells.net.au
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Cleveland

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Suite 9, Level 1 23 Middle Street Cleveland QLD 4163

P 07 3225 4313
cleveland@worrells.net.au
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Sunshine Coast

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Suite 4, Level 3, 26 Duporth Avenue Maroochydore QLD 4558

P 07 5459 1000
sunshinecoast@worrells.net.au
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Springfield

Building 5, 22 Magnolia Drive Brookwater QLD 4300

P 07 3280 6200
springfield@worrells.net.au
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Chermside

C/O WOTSO Chermside QLD 4032

P 07 3225 4381
chermside@worrells.net.au
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Toowoomba

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WOTSO Building 123 Margaret St Toowoomba QLD 4350

P 07 4637 6500
toowoomba@worrells.net.au
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Melbourne

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Level 14, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne Vic 3000

P 03 9613 5500
melbourne@worrells.net.au
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Ballarat

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44 Lydiard St South Ballarat Vic 3350

P 03 5336 9700
ballarat@worrells.net.au
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Frankston

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Suite 22C, 435 Nepean Hwy Frankston Vic 3199

P 03 8785 9080
frankston@worrells.net.au
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Ringwood

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Suite 5/303 Maroondah Highway Ringwood Vic 3134

P 03 9876 9554
ringwood@worrells.net.au
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Bendigo

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118 King Street Bendigo Vic 3350

P 03 5336 9702
bendigo@worrells.net.au
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Geelong

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Level 1, Unit 5/72 Gheringhap Street Geelong Vic 3220

P 03 5222 7624
geelong@worrells.net.au
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Sydney

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Suite 2, Level 13 68 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000

P 02 9249 1200
sydney@worrells.net.au
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Central West

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Level 2, 296 - 298 Summer Street Orange NSW 2800

P 02 6361 3633
centralwest@worrells.net.au
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Western Sydney

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Suite 4.03, Level 4, 33 Argyle Street Parramatta NSW 2150

P 02 8844 1200
westernsydney@worrells.net.au
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Canberra

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Level 2, AMP Building 1 Hobart Place Canberra ACT 2601

P 02 6287 6000
canberra@worrells.net.au
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Northern NSW

Lakehouse, Suite 138, Building 1, Level 3 34 Glenferrie Drive Robina QLD 4230

P 02 6621 7500
lismore@worrells.net.au
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Wollongong

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Suite 5B 55 Kembla Street Wollongong NSW 2500

P 02 4257 6076
wollongong@worrells.net.au
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Central Coast

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Suite 1.04B 4 Ilya Avenue Erina NSW 2250

P 02 4363 6300
centralcoast@worrells.net.au
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Perth

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Level 9, 1 Richardson Street South Perth WA 6151

P 08 9318 4900
perth@worrells.net.au
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Newcastle

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G4 & G5 Newcomen House 41-45 Newcomen Street Newcastle NSW 2300

P 02 8844 1207
newcastle@worrells.net.au
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Peregian Beach

8 Grebe Street Peregian Beach Qld QLD 4573

P 07 5459 1000
peregianbeach@worrells.net.au
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