Conflicting interests in the construction industry - a challenge for legislators

The building and construction industry attracts notable government intervention to balance varying interests, one of which is the need for consumer confidence and protection.

This article highlights topical challenges confronting government bodies, particularly in NSW. It explores the timeline of legislative and policy initiatives of the NSW Government and how they are playing out in practice.

Insurance crisis - introduction of the Civil Liability Act in 2002

Many will recall the "insurance crisis" of the 1990s and early 2000s when insurance premiums increased in response to the level of personal injury litigation. It led to increasing difficulties in obtaining public liability insurance because of cost, or unwillingness to insure high-risk entities.