
Practice Areas
Malina Bretag
Solicitor, LLB
Malina was born and raised in Biloela on her family’s agricultural property. She completed both her primary and secondary education in Biloela. Upon acceptance to the Bachelor of Laws degree in 2020, Malina moved to South Australia for a ‘sea change’ while completing her studies.
Malina attended Southern Cross University and studied as an external student, whilst living in the rural town of Murray Bridge, South Australia. During her studies she gained valuable experience working as a receptionist and paralegal in a mid-tier corporate law firm whose Head Office was in Adelaide city centre. Exposure to rural succession planning, wills and deceased estates only whetted her appetite to work in her regional hometown in Queensland.
In May 2024, Malina moved back to Biloela and joined the V.A.J Byrne and Co team, completing her degree in September the same year. She was admitted into the legal profession as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of Queensland in January 2025 and practices in criminal law, domestic violence law and general advice and minor civil dispute matters.
Growing up in rural Queensland, Malina is very conscious of rural communities having access to justice and is dedicated to assisting her clients with their legal issues.
Outside the office, Malina enjoys finding new hiking trails to explore, spending time with family and friends and relaxing with a good book overlooking any beach along the CQ coastline.
Hours of Business:
8:30am to 5:00pm
Monday to Friday
(except Public Holidays and Christmas Closure)
Gladstone Office
148 Auckland Street
Gladstone QLD 4680
🖂 PO Box 273
Gladstone QLD 4680
Bundaberg Office
Suite 2, 36 Barolin Street
Bundaberg QLD 4670
🖂 PO Box 837
Bundaberg QLD 4670
Biloela Office
17 Callide Street
Biloela QLD 4715
🖂 PO Box 360
Biloela QLD 4715
☏ (07) 4972 1144
⌨ office@byrnelawyers.com.au
Hours of Business:
8:30am to 5:00pm
Monday to Friday
(except Public Holidays and Christmas Closure)
Gladstone Office:
148 Auckland Street
Gladstone QLD 4680
✉ PO Box 273
Gladstone QLD 4680
Bundaberg Office:
Suite 2, 36 Barolin Street
Bundaberg QLD 4670✉ PO Box 837
Bundaberg QLD 4670
Biloela Office:
17 Callide Street
Biloela QLD 4715✉ PO Box 360
Biloela QLD 4715