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Homeowners should conduct a licence check before engaging any tradesperson or contractor for residential building work.

The recent declaration signals the continued strategic use of state powers to push forward large-scale housing projects that may otherwise stall at the local council level.

The NSW Government has released plans and recommendations to overhaul the state's building and construction industry.

The highest and best use of particular parcel of land is the most advantageous use to which the land may be put.

A common practice in the construction industry may become a legal requirement.

Scanlon applied for a permissible change to an existing Court-ordered development approval for a mixed use development.

While the issue of when a jurisdictional issue can be raised is a very important one it may not be raised squarely on any appeal.

Red tape reforms have been introduced to reduce escalating costs and boost efficiency in the Victorian building industry.

Unlike in other states, SOPA in Victoria does not take the Christmas shutdown period into account when calculating time.

The government's latest restrictions will impact owners, contractors, and suppliers.

Following an extensive BCIPA review, the Queensland government announced key changes, effective from 1 September 2014.

The government introduced a part to the Strata Schemes Amendment Act relating to the renewal of a freehold Strata Scheme.

Luna Park now is required to make a new development application whenever it wishes to replace, remove or relocate rides.

In Saunders v Frankston City Council (Red Dot) [2009] VCAT 114 (19 February 2009), the Tribunal commented on the necessity for notice for permit applications subject to a Development Plan Overlay (DPO).

A looming question for the building and construction industry is, what will happen if the ALP wins the election?

The fate of the ABCC is the subject of daily news coverage. In short, Construction industry employers cannot rely on the ongoing existence of a construction watchdog with all of the same powers as were wielded by the ABCC.

The Sutherland Shire LEP introduces new zones and development standards such as height, density and landscaped areas.