Co-authored by Anthony Losurdo The NSW Government’s reforms The NSW Government’s Construct NSW transformation plan aims to reinstate public trust in the building and construction
Co-authored by Lara So Many employers question how they can appropriately manage the productivity of employees who are working from home. Since COVID lockdowns resulted
Why the Act was introduced The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (Act) came into effect in October 1999. It was introduced to
Co-authored by Michael Kinsella Separating from your partner often involves significant social, financial and mental strain. In Australia, thanks to the high cost of living,
Co-authored by Jace Coaldrake-Redhouse Standard form home building contracts are commonly used for residential building work throughout Australia. They play a vital role in protecting
If you’ve made the difficult decision to see a family lawyer, here’s how to make the most out of your initial consultation: Understanding the basic
Co-authored by Anthony Losurdo “Variation” can be a scary word in the building industry. Disagreements about variations are a common cause of disputes and litigation.
Co-authored by Anthony Losurdo Provisional sum and prime cost items are allowances made for works, materials or labour that can’t be adequately quantified when a
Co-authored by Bailey Fraser and Jace Coaldrake-Redhouse You may have come across a clause in a contract, agreement or deed called a “non-disparagement clause” and
Co-authored by Lara So On 24 July 2023, Industrial Relations Minister, The Hon Tony Burke MP, announced that the Australian Government will reform the definition
Since the introduction of the Gaming Machines Act (the Act), venues have removed signages that directly advertised gaming machines. Words, symbols, or visual representations of
If you’re building or renovating, or working in the building and construction industry, it’s important that you know about extension of time clauses. An extension
Can a thumbs-up emoji (👍) be considered as acceptance of a contract? Yes, according to a recent ruling by a Canadian Court. The King’s Bench
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently published draft guidance on what businesses should do when making environmental and sustainability claims to comply with
Co-authored by Anthony Losurdo The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act) applies to building contractors that carry out construction work
Co-authored by Jace Coaldrake-Redhouse The recent New South Wales Court of Appeal decision of Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd v The Owners – Strata Plan No
Co-authored by Michael Kinsella New reporting obligations for foreign investors are expected to commence on 1 July 2023. With funds assigned in the 2020-21 Budget,
Co-authored by Jace Coaldrake-Redhouse Building defects are a common cause of disputes between homeowners and building contractors. They can range from minor issues like small
Co-authored by Michael Kinsella Businesses, consider yourself warned – the penalties for competition and consumer law breaches in NSW have recently increased significantly. The increases
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