The building industry in Australia has grown significantly over the last decade.
Construction
Subcontractor’s Liability For Defective Building Works
From 1 June 2015, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (‘QBCC’) will have the power to pursue building industry subcontractors for defective works that they complete.
Builder Not Liable to Subsequent Owner for Building Defects
The High Court has recently delivered its decision in Brookfield Multiplex (Multiplex). The case is an important decision about the extent to which a builder will be held liable for building defects to a person other than the party that they entered into the building contract with.
Buying off-the-plan
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Buying off-the-plan is a reality for many people looking to purchase units or apartments. This basically means that you are buying a unit or apartment in a building that hasn’t yet been constructed.
Building and Construction Industries Payment Act : The Recent Mistakes, Challenges and the Implications to You
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Two recent decisions in relation to the same matter handed down by the superior Courts of Queensland have once again highlighted the difficulties faced by claimants and respondents in relation to the Building and Construction Industries Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (The Act).
Employee or Contractor – The Risks of Sham Contracting
In our March edition, we published an article which discussed some of the implications that face employers who, either deliberately or mistakenly, treat their workers as independent contractors when they should in fact be treated as employees. This type of…
News
The “Bank of Mum and Dad”
Michael White
Making a Will – What is an Executor and what do they have to do?
What happens if you die without a Will?
The Importance of Completing a Pre-Settlement Inspection
Queensland Legislation Permits the Identity of an Accused to be Publicised
Buyer Beware – Failure to Pay Your Deposit on Time May Lead to Termination of Your Property Contract
