Austin McRae serves as the Principal Solicitor at Kent McRae Lawyers, a firm he established in 2010 following a decade of practice as a sole practitioner. He holds degrees in law and commerce from the University of New South Wales, where he was actively involved in the UNSW AFL Club and the UNSW Sports Association's executive committee. Austin began his legal career in 1990 and has garnered extensive experience across various roles in prominent legal firms, including Commins Hendriks and KPMG Legal. Throughout the 1990s, Austin concentrated on commercial litigation before shifting his focus to proactive measures that help clients avoid the courtroom. His current practice offers strategic counsel to businesses and local farmers, assisting them with property transactions, business structuring, succession planning, and dispute resolution, aiming for solutions outside of court. Austin's approach emphasises clear, straightforward legal agreements and structures, reflecting his commitment to guiding clients through complex legal landscapes with clarity and precision.
Solicitor
Kent McRae
May 2001 - Present • 25 years 6 months
Solicitor director
KPMG Legal
May 2000 - May 2001 • 1 year
Senior Associate
Commins Hendriks
May 1992 - May 2000 • 8 years
Associate
McGirr James Hall
Jul 1990 - Apr 1992 • 1 year 9 months
Bachelor of Laws (LLB); Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
UNSW
1985 - 1990
St Gregory's College Campbelltown
1979 - 1984
Last checked: 11 Jun 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
