Wayne Morphett
Chair of Partners
IDP Lawyers
Independent specialist disputes advice & expertise.
IDP Lawyers acts for Victorian government agencies in personal injury, compensation and insurance litigation, bringing deep sector knowledge, commercial judgement and experienced representation.
About Us
Built for Government
IDP Lawyers was founded with a clear purpose: to provide specialist legal services to government.
We began with WorkSafe Victoria and have grown from that foundation, bringing decades of experience in personal injury, compensation and litigation to government departments and agencies across Victoria.
Government is not simply one part of our practice. It has shaped our people, our systems and the way we work — with a strong focus on accountability, value for money and practical outcomes.
Inside IDP
A specialist practice, built around people who understand government.
Graduates
Start your legal career with hands-on experience, structured training and support from people who will take the time to teach you.
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Build on your experience with interesting matters, sophisticated government clients and opportunities to grow.
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Join the teams that keep IDP running well, with varied work, real responsibility and plenty of opportunity to contribute.
Find out moreNEWS & INSIGHTS
What’s happening at IDP — and in personal injury law.
IDP expands its government practice with TAC work
IDP Lawyers has commenced working with the Transport Accident Commission, an important addition to the firm's growing portfolio of defendant personal injury work.
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When a Medical Panel overlooks the evidence: lessons from Fulton Hogan v Morley
The Supreme Court of Victoria has quashed a Medical Panel opinion after finding that the Panel failed to genuinely consider evidence of a potentially significant non-work-related cause of a worker’s spinal condition.
Read MoreWorker or independent contractor? Supreme Court clarifies the distinction in Hussain
The Supreme Court of Victoria has clarified the distinction between workers and independent contractors under the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 (Vic).
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Working with Victorian Government.
We act for Victorian Government departments, agencies and statutory bodies. To discuss our capabilities, panel arrangements or a potential instruction, please get in touch with our team.
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