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Principals, contractors, consultants and subcontractors are entering into contracts for construction projects every day.

Renovating within a strata scheme is rarely just a matter between a lot owner and their builder or contractor. Even works carried out entirely within a lot can affect common property – sometimes in ways that are not immediately apparent. For this reason, the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (SSMA) establishes a structured approval regime designed to balance a lot owner’s right to renovate with the Owners Corporation’s responsibility to protect other lots, the common property, and the scheme as a whole.

Australia's mandatory merger notification regime starts 1 January 2026, with filing fees, forms & small business exemptions.

A Federal Court decision has found that two senior executives of The Star Entertainment Group breached their statutory duty of care and diligence by failing to properly escalate serious legal and regulatory risks related to junket operations and payment card misuse. The case establishes critical precedents for how executive directors, company secretaries, and in-house counsel must exercise oversight in high-risk industries, particularly when warning signs of potential criminal activity emerge.

The Australian Federal government has introduced the Competition and Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Banning Unfair Non-Competes) Bill 2026, which proposes to fundamentally reshape post-employment restraints by outlawing non-compete clauses for employees earning below $190,100 and banning co-worker non-solicitation clauses entirely. These sweeping reforms will significantly impact how businesses protect their investments in talent, client relationships, and confidential information, requiring employers to

This Act provides options to recover outstanding money for those who undertake work under a construction contract.

The case serves as an important lesson on the strict application of the time limits of the statutory warranties and the challenges of proving that reliance on professional advice is a valid defence under the Act.

Spotting suspicious emails is increasingly difficult as cybercriminals become more adept at making emails appear genuine.

Killer Queen, LLC v Taylor [2024] FCAFC 149 (Appeal Case)

Blanket bans on animals are no longer permitted in any building anywhere in NSW.

A foreign resident will no longer qualify for the CGT main residence exemption unless certain criteria are satisfied.

Considers how the person who is liable to make payment should respond to a payment claim made under the SOP Act.

Employers must manage resources (including staffing) effectively and efficiently and employees are obliged to cooperate.

A recent High Court decision struck at the foundation of the practice of unconscionable asset-based lending.

Recent NSW Court of Appeal decisions have sharpened the rules around security of payment claims under SOPA, particularly regarding electronic service timing and the validity of imperfect claims. Councils and principals now face heightened risks if they rely on deeming clauses to extend response deadlines or assume flawed payment claims can be safely ignored. Understanding these 2025-2026 developments is critical to avoiding automatic liability for the full claimed amount through missed deadlines or procedur

Changes come into effect from 9 November 2023 and apply to contracts entered into, renewed or varied after this date.

Recent amendments to the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) (Act), have significantly expanded victimisation provisions, which are set to have a direct impact on employers, including local and state government entities. This article aims to highlight relevant legislation, provide practical steps and examples to support compliance and risk management.