The HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association has expanded with the addition of a new firm, strengthening its audit and assurance practice in Newcastle in New South Wales, from 1 October 2025.
The Newcastle Audit and Assurance team, formerly part of Cutcher & Neale, has been associated with HLB Mann Judd for several years as a representative firm. The business, comprised of four partners and two directors, has built a reputation for its audit services, supporting a wide range of clients including not-for-profits, clubs, community organisations, and private businesses.
The new member firm brings the HLB Mann Judd network to 12 independent member firms located in major cities and regional business centres in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji, as well as 1 representative firm.
Tony Fittler, chair of the HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association, said: “We welcome the Newcastle team as a full member firm of the HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association. They have been a part of the Association and key contributors to the network for over several years as a representative firm.
“Their long-standing reputation for quality audit and assurance services, particularly in supporting community organisations and private businesses, is an excellent fit with our network.
“This addition helps strengthen HLB Mann Judd’s’ national presence and ensures we continue to deliver trusted expertise to clients across Australia and beyond,” added Mr Fittler.
Mark O’Connor, partner at the Newcastle firm, said: “This step forward is about strengthening the relationships that exist. The Newcastle office has always been devoted to delivering clarity and consistency. This transition gives our clients even greater access to the depth and breadth of HLB nationally and internationally, without losing the local relationships they value.”
HLB Mann Judd Newcastle will continue to operate from its existing base, as part of the national HLB Mann Judd network.
HLB Mann Judd is an Australasian association of independent advisory and accounting firms, with member firms in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
For more information please contact:
Tracey Thompson
07 3001 8800
tthompson@hlbqld.com.au