ArticleFIRB changes scheduled to commence 1 DecemberWhile further changes may be made to the draft amendments, the changes should be in a similar form as the current draft.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorHolding Redlich
ArticleTick-tock - deadline for building code compliance brought forwardFor Commonwealth building work, contractors must ensure enterprise agreements are code-compliant before September 2017.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorSparke Helmore Lawyers
ArticleA better approach to betterment - Walker Group Constructions v Tzaneros Investments [2017] NSWCA 27This NSW Appeal Court decision will hopefully provide more certainty around when discounts for betterment apply.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHolman Webb
ArticleThe without prejudice privilege – a recent cautionary taleThe ‘without prejudice' privilege must always be based on the purpose and content of any particular communication.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleArticle by Helen Kowal published in Sourceable.net | Finally, better building practices are being enforcedLink to article discussing the state of the NSW construction industry reforms & opinions.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleConstruction companies must avoid costly legal disputesArticle contains link to article scribing an interview about how construction companies can avoid costly legal disputes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleConstruction law - Arbitration updateArbitration is increasingly becoming a forum of choice for resolving construction disputes.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleConstruction: Part 2 - Engineering constructionEngineering construction has risen to prominence because of growth in the resources sector and infrastructure projects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKordaMentha
ArticleConstruction work on mining leases: BCIPA does applyThe degree of annexation to physical land is relevant to the issue of forming part of the land for the purposes of BCIPA.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleDefects bond scheme for NSW - confirmed commencement date of 1 January 2018The new defects bond scheme under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) will now commence 1 January 2018.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleGovernment Connect - Property, planning & constructionLink to magazine focusing on the NSW property sector & the legal issues – both in terms of challenges & opportunities.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleAsia-Pacific Real Estate Investment Survey 2011In April 2011, our Real Estate team surveyed a select group of international investors about their attitudes towards investment in the Asia-Pacific. AustraliaStrategyDLA Piper Australia
ArticleAustralian Real Estate Investment Trusts (AREITs)Many AREITs are now trading above their net asset values so we recommend investors retain a modest underweight exposure.AustraliaStrategyMoore Australia
ArticleConsiderations for employers in the gig economy eraWith an increasing number of contract workers, there are many issues for employers to consider in this 'gig economy' era.AustraliaEmployment and HRDibbsBarker
ArticleAustralian government announces tightened rules around foreign investment in Australian agricultural landThe government is reducing the threshold for notifications of agricultural land purchases by foreign investors to $15M.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
Article4/14 Mark John Sorraghan v Logan City Council [2014] QPEC 4This case was an application by the Logan City Council to have the Sorraghan appeal dismissed for want of prosecution.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleAddressing building defects in strata schemesLink to article discussing what a strata scheme should do to ensure their rights under the Home Building Act 1989 (HBA).AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionSwaab Attorneys
ArticleAgricultural Green Paper released! Have your sayThe Federal Government has released its Green Paper as part of its review into Australian agricultural competitiveness.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleAmendments to the Retail Leases Regulations in VictoriaThe retail leases market in Victoria is now regulated by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) and the new Regulations.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHunt & Hunt