The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) (SOPA) applies to contracts for “construction work” or the supply of “related goods and services” entered into after 1 August 2022. Construction contracts entered into before this date continue…
In this newsletter, we deal with a significant legal risk that contractors and subcontractors often overlook - if a contract has an indemnity clause, contractors may discover they can be held completely liable for mistakes that subcontractors were equally at…
Within the last decade, we’ve witnessed Privacy Laws lagging as our personal data and decision-making capacity becomes complexly intertwined with AI and online databases. Australian construction businesses are increasingly using automated systems and are legally required to collect sensitive personal…
In this newsletter, we explore the new Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) (‘the Act’) and its implications for providers, buyers, and sellers. This article provides an overview of the key provisions and their impact on stakeholders in the aged care…
In this newsletter, we examine the High Court’s decision in Pafburn Pty Ltd v Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 [2024] HCA 49 (Pafburn) and its significant implications for the construction industry. This analysis explores the Court’s reasoning, the interaction…
There are around 50 million people enslaved in the world. Although slavery feels far removed, its presence remains in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Modern slavery is not just a ‘third-world problem’ – more than…
The construction industry may find itself caught between a rock and hard place due to legislative changes which force companies to publicly disclose the extent of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - but not for the reasons you think. Overview…