New South Wales is quietly signaling more changes to building legislation in 2026, with the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026 proposing to defer the repeal of the Home Building Regulation 2014.

The Murray Review recommended that the security of payment legislation be harmonised in line with the east coast model.

It is important to be aware of the transitional provisions in the new Act that outline how the old elements will change.

Landlords can start to alert tenants to the end of rent relief - some on 31 December 2020 and others on 28 March 2021.

The NSW Building Commissioner indicates that he will not seek renewal when his tenure expires in August 2024.

Three recent draft Bills, open to public consultation, propose significant reforms in the NSW building industry.

The Regulation Impact Statement defines the National Transport Commission's views on the proposed shape of a revised HVNL

The 2015/ 2016 Federal Budget is potentially significant for Transport with a number of initiatives and commitments.

This newsletter includes links and summaries to recent media releases and new developments relating to healthcare law.

Links to recent media releases and reports in relation to immigration in Australia.

This newsletter has links and summaries to a recent media release and decision relating to immigration in Australia.

3 articles: permanent residence pathway for retirees, working holiday visa age increase and 3 year working holiday visas.

Australian citizenship is the final step in the process in which a non-Australian citizen becomes an Australian citizen.

Key points of the federal budget from the perspective of Property and Real Estate. .

A discussion paper will investigate improvements to safety of quad bikes, a leading cause of death on Australian farms.

New South Wales has introduced mandatory compliance with minister-approved codes of practice under section 26A of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, requiring businesses to either follow published codes or implement equivalent or higher safety standards. This legislative change exposes non-compliant businesses to separate penalties beyond existing duty of care obligations, marking a significant shift from the previous evidentiary role of codes in most Australian jurisdictions.

Albanese commits to banning non-compete clauses in employment contracts for workers earning less than the high-income threshold.

The Fair Work Commission is set to reconsider the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order, with hearings scheduled for September 2026 amid ongoing fuel cost pressures. Industry stakeholders are divided on whether the order should be re-enlivened or revoked, while principals and contractors are already receiving notices about potential fuel cost pass-throughs from downstream parties.

Comparable changes have simultaneously been made to the South-East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act 2009.

The Fair Work Commission recently held an engagement conference to address urgent implementation and interpretation issues arising under the Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery – 2026.