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The QPP provides a standard structure and content to assist local governments in preparing their planning schemes,.

Many owner builders are not aware that they will have the same liability as a builder if there are any building defects.

Supreme Court of Queensland required the owner of a property subdivision project be registered for GST.

Although the proceedings were commenced in contravention of the NSW legislative requirements, they were not invalid.

Investing in the property market is not without risk. Article provides 4 points that property investors should consider.

The amendments form part of NSW's response to the Murray Report into Security of Payment legislation around Australia.

This decision has implications for those negotiating construction and consultant contracts in NSW.

The Tasmanian Government has announced the release of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill 2009.

Standards Australia has cancelled further development of the draft AS 11000 and confirmed that it will not be released.

These were applications for costs resulting from an Order for summary judgment made earlier against the Applicant. .

New Structure Plan Preparation Guidelines and Structure Plan Digital Date and Mapping Standards have been released.

The subcontractors completed the relevant works and made a claim for the release of retention monies held by Lend Lease.

The period for submissions on the wide-ranging reform recommendations for the NSW construction industry is closing soon.

The recent Supreme Court of Victoria decision of Clifford v Solid Investments Australia Pty Ltd [2009] VSC 223 (Cliffords Case) confirms that special conditions in "off the plan" contracts of sale need to be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) (Act).

One option after refusal might be to appeal the decision by commencing proceedings in the Land and Environment Court.

It is essential that those involved in the industry ensure they take steps to insulate themselves as best they can.

This was a challenge to a decision of the Building and Development Dispute Resolution Committee, which was out of time.