ArticleResidential Focus: Building up NSW – low and mid-rise reformsThe change opens 124 new local government areas across NSW to new development opportunities.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleResidential Focus: Opal Tower unit owners class actionOpal Tower unit owners launched a class action against Sydney Olympic Park Authority, which owned the Opal Tower land.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleResponse to the Collins Inquiry in Construction Industry Insolvency: bonds, new offencesThe NSW Government accepted some of the key recommendations of the Collins Inquiry, including the introduction of bonds.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleScanlon Property Group Pty Ltd v Sunshine Coast Regional Council [2012] QPEC 5This application, which was a further application to amend a development approval, was dismissed by the P&E Court.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleSecurity Of Payment Act: Work Within 12 Months A Matter For The AdjudicatorUnder the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (Act), unless the contract provides otherwise, a payment claim may only be made within 12 months after the ...AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionVincent Young
ArticleSecurity of payment changes in Queensland are announcedThe Government announced that on 1 July 2018, the modified process for security of payment will be in full effect.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleSecurity Of Payment Legislation: High Court Reinforces In Landmark Case No Appeal For ‘Non-Jurisdictional' Error By An AdjudicatorThe High Court of Australia has held that an adjudication determination under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 NSW may not be overturned by the NSW Supreme Court on the basis that it contains an error of law.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDentons
ArticleSoCLA calls for reform of toxic security of payment legislationA new report on the toxic state of security of payment legislation in Australian states calls for harmonisation of laws.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleStonnington Planning Scheme Amendment C197 – compulsory acquisitionThe Planning Panel recommended that an amendment to impose a Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO) should not proceed. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleSunshine Coast Regional Council v Recora Pty Ltd [2012] QPEC 8The Council sought declarations that the registered proprietor of the subject land had committed a development offence.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleThe Australian Federal Government To Review Security Of Payment LegislationThe Australian federal Minister for Employment, the Hon. Michaelia Cash, has announced a review into security of payment legislation in the building and construction industry.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDentons
ArticleThe dysfunctional contracts at the heart of our infrastructure boomAustralia has an infrastructure boom, but many mega projects are beset by delays, cost over-runs, and litigious threats.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKordaMentha
ArticleTiming issues in adjudications: Contractors bewareRapid adjudication of payment disputes, if a dispute exists, could literally save a construction contractor's business.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHHG Legal Group
ArticleTraffic Accidents: Notifiable OHS Incidents In Victoria Or Not?Are traffic accidents notifiable incidents under the “Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004” (Vic) (the OHS Act)? AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleUnlocking the Power of Positive Planning Policy: Returning flexibility to Queensland’s planning systemThe paper discusses the complexity of decision rules that regulate Queensland's planning system and possible reforms.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
Article[Video] COVID-19 and the outlook for residential property developersThe video discusses COVID-19 impacts on the residential property development market across Australia's eastern seaboard.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleWestern Downs Regional Council Draft Planning SchemeWestern Downs Regional Council (Council) has now released the Draft Western Downs Planning Scheme 2013.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleWhy is it important to consider impacts on amenity?The concept of amenity is generally enshrined in the relevant planning scheme.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHopgoodGanim
ArticleYe v Boroondara CC [2015] VCAT 1051This case considered planning standards and objectives in Victoria. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleRecent AAT Case Causes Concern To Developers Claiming GST Credits On Construction CostsThe ATO recently released GSTR 2009/4: New residential premises and adjustments for change in creditable purpose.AustraliaTaxMoore Australia