Who Owns AI-Generated IP in Australia?
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries, a critical question emerges for businesses...
Building Legislation Update – What you need to know!
A large percentage of Victorian domestic building projects are completed to a high...
Is a family member claiming an interest over your family land?
The principle of indefeasibility (the State guarantee as to ownership of land) applies...
Does your land contract have “possession” and “land tax” clearly defined?
Pursuant to s 15 of the Land Tax Act 2005 (Vic) (Act), a...
Leighton v Arogen: The NSW Security of Payment “Lock-In” Rule
The case of Leighton v Arogen [2012] NSWSC 1323 remains a critical reminder...
The “Date of Completion” Minefield: When Statutory Clocks and Contracts Collide
In NSW and Victorian residential building work, the date of completion is not...
Construction Government Tenders: The 2026 Landscape
In the building and construction industry, winning construction government tenders is increasingly about...
What happens if you don’t obtain sufficient insurance?
Licenced contractors must insure their building works pursuant to s 92 of the...
The NSW Home Building Reforms: Shifting the Burden of Liability
The landscape of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) continues to evolve, with...
The Oral Contract Trap: Why Landscaping Disputes Often Fail in the Tribunal
For homeowners, a handshake deal for a $40,000 courtyard or pool renovation may...
Unwritten Variations: The $50,000 “Handshake” and the Law of Quantum Meruit
In the fast-paced environment of a construction site, variations often happen on the...
The Million-Dollar “Half-Under-the-Door” Mistake: Lessons in Service and Contractual Annexures
In the high-stakes environment of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment...
Security of Payment Overhaul: Navigating Strict Deadlines and the “Supporting Statement” Trap
Since the major amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment...
Why Expert Evidence Can Fail If the Code Is Ignored in Building Disputes
Building disputes often turn on expert evidence. However, even where an expert’s technical...
Inadequate Designs & Specifications – What do you do?
Imagine this scenario -you are in the middle of completing a home building...
How to Defend a Notice To Show Cause and Disciplinary Proceedings
Pursuant to s 53 of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) (the Act),...
How Do I Terminate Home Building Contract?
For homeowners, building your own home can become a stressful exercise, which often...
Homeowners – The consequences of obtaining an Owner Builder Licence
In the case of Jason Field & Kim Field v Craig John Dettman,...
Have you been refused a contractor licence?
In the case of Bannister v Department of Finance and Services [2011] NSWADT...
Getting Paid for Uninsured Work –The Loophole
In our previous article titled Demanding payment without sufficient home warranty insurance, we...
Fair Work Targeting the Building & Construction Industry
As at 5 May 2013, Fair Work Building & Construction has recovered over...
Did you receive a Notice to Show Cause? Now What?
The Home Building Services may issue a Notice to Show Cause to a...
No Insurance, No Pay: The Hidden Danger of Section 92 for Builders
In the New South Wales residential building industry, insurance is not just a...
Defective pre–purchase inspection reports and how to choose your expert
In this article, we discuss how to prove a building consultant has been...
