The article addresses some of the more common pitfalls often encountered by superintendents of construction contracts .

In WA, the Construction Contracts Act 2004 governs adjudication of construction contract payment disputes.

The City of Armadale successfully defended two challenges to a power of entry provision in its Town Planning Scheme.

The changes provide additional protections and rights particularly for tenants and add additional burdens to landlords.

Recent events have shown just how dangerous it can be for businesses in today's online cyber risk environment.

To share parental responsibility for a child, to spend time with that child, both parents need a degree of co-parenting.

Breach of duty of care by "host employer" – duty of care owed to contractor – tests under the Civil Liability Act – contributory negligence and inadvertence

The case of Hannover Life RE of Australasia Ltd v Dargan concerned an employee seeking disablement benefits.

WA is committed to joining most of Australia in implementing the harmonised Model WHS Act, Regulations & other subsidiary laws.

The Arbitrator does not need to look behind the declared attitude of the employer provided it is sincere and serious.

Adult Child maintenance, as distinct from child support, may be payable for a child over the age of 18 years in certain cases.

His Honour undertook an exhaustive examination of the Dispute Resolution System and the roles and powers of Arbitrators.

This matter involved a claim by an employee for damages for psychiatric injury allegedly caused by workplace bullying.

Local Governments in Western Australia should be preparing policies and procedures to comply with the new requirements.

Commentary on the recently introduced insolvency reforms.

The proposed reforms continue temporary restrictions on a creditor's ability to use benefits and efficiencies of CSDs.

Directors should be mindful of any potential personal exposure and risk under any new personal guarantees..

Directors, and those who advise them, have been waiting for these amendments for some time, and with some trepidation.

Soon all Australian couples experiencing separation will be able to split their superannuation in property settlement matters. .

This case revisited the basic principles governing the interpretation and application of defined terms in legislation.