The article considers the current regimes in Queensland and New South Wales, the proposals and an update on the reforms.

This is a review of recent judicial and legislative developments affecting the construction and infrastructure industry.

Contract documents used for modular construction projects should be bespoke, designed especially for the unique features.

If done properly, PPSI registrations can help construction contractors in the event of their principal's insolvency.

One of the key changes in the residential strata space (the building bonds and defect inspection report regime.

This improved framework for resolving sublease disputes will be a welcome addition for both lessees and sub-lessee's.

A CBRE report confirmed that 56% of all commercial property purchases for the year were made by foreign investors.

Contractors and subcontractors will get the benefit of extended timeframes for submitting adjudication applications.

The Property Occupations Bill 2013 was passed by Parliament on 7 May 2014.

Apart from residential development, there are really no spectacular gains to provide impetus to growth of the industry.

Management quality is the foundation of any successful agricultural investment.

The Lessee missed the deadline to challenge the market review notice, so any attempt to avoid an increase in rent failed.

The most impactful agricultural technologies address clearly defined problems.

The NSW Government announced an extension to COVID-19 laws protecting retail and commercial leases to 31 December 2020.

The agricultural sector is facing heightened scrutiny in today's credit markets. Rising interest rates and new investment vehicles are reshaping expectations and making capital more difficult to secure.

Special counsel Mark Cowan shares his journey to Cooper Grace Ward after nearly two decades in property, planning and environment law, discussing what attracted him to the firm's collaborative culture. The conversation explores how planning and environment law has transformed into a dynamic field spanning urban development, renewables, infrastructure, agriculture and mining, while examining the persistent challenge of delivering infrastructure efficiently amid shifting government policies.

A review of developers in Qld recommended - financial and operational capacity, ethical behaviour & work practices.

The updated LPOD test may assist users to decide if consent is needed for stormwater discharge arising from developments.

Postponement of the increase of the contract price for building work payable by developers of strata schemes.

Please see our previous article from October 2015 which set out the key proposed changes contained in the Bill.