About Margaret Cassidy
Margaret Cassidy Mediations assists clients to resolve disputes by providing a platform for parties to be heard and create pragmatic pathways to agreement.
With over 30 years’ experience as a legal practitioner, including her role as judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Margaret brings not only an extensive knowledge of the family law system, but a deep understanding of its practical application and the best-case options available to clients.
Mediation AND ARBITRATION
National Mediation Accreditation (2022)
Arbitration Accreditation (2024)
ADVOCACY
Barrister-at-law (called to the Bar 1993 - 2005, and from 2024)
Recognition
Doyle's Guide: Leading Family Law Mediators, Brisbane (2025), Recommended
Recipient, the Honourable Travis Lindenmayer Award (2022), Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland
Qualifications
- Accredited arbitrator and mediator, Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators (2022/ 2024)
- Bachelor of Laws (First Class Hons) Queensland University of Technology (1993)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) Queensland University of Technology
Experience
- Judge, Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (2007-2022)
- Magistrate, Queensland Magistrates Court (2005-2007)
- Barrister-at-Law (1993-2005)