On 12 October 2020, the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) launched a ground-breaking Australian Construction Industry Charter (“Charter”) which is intended
Let’s start by going back to basics…what are liquidated damages? Liquidated damages are a pre-agreed sum payable as compensation for
On 1 September 2020 the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020 (NSW) (“the Regulation”) came into effect in NSW.
On 1 September 2020, the NSW Government handed down the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulation 2020 (2020
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOP Act) provides a 'fast track' for the determination
What actions you will need to take if your contractor licence (whether it be your individual or company licence) has
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBP Act) commenced on 11 June 2020 implementing broad legislative changes to
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBP Act) commenced on 11 June 2020 implementing broad legislative changes to
Following the recommendations coming out of the 2018 Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report and the 2019 Opal Tower and Mascot
When is a contract frustrated? At common law, a contract will be frustrated when unforeseen events occurring after its formation,