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In an unprecedented development, the limitation period for Victorian-property owners to pursue cladding claims has been extended for a second time.

On 14 September 2021, the Victorian Government introduced into the Legislative Assembly a further cladding reform giving building owners even more time to take legal action for cladding related claims.

The Victorian Court of Appeal's long-awaited decision in relation to the litigation arising from the Lacrosse fire marks Australia's first flammable cladding case decided in a superior Court.

The Court of Appeal has overturned a controversial Supreme Court decision which found that the 10-year long-stop limitation period on building actions would not always apply to a claim alleging...

From 1 March 2021, the transitional period under the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 No 9 (the Act) (the Act commenced on 1 September 2020) will...

Much of the detail of the new reforms introduced by the Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020 has been left to the regulations, which are yet to be released and...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created much uncertainty in the construction industry, particularly in relation to supply chains and the impact of the use of force majeure clauses in major projects...

On 3 September 2020, the Victorian Government introduced into the Victorian Legislative Assembly a suite of cladding related reforms, including giving building owners more time to take legal action for...

Following extensive consultation with the sector, Business Victoria has now provided further guidance on how the stage 4 restrictions will impact the construction industry.

Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions will have a direct impact on the construction industry, with the sector going to what Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has described as 'pilot light levels'.

The recent introduction of certification and registration obligations for building consultants contained in various pieces of NSW legislation have the potential to cause confusion for those caught by the multiple...

Understanding and using the Security of Payment Act (SOPA) has never been more critical for subcontractors. While the construction industry in Australia has been fortunate in avoiding shutdown, an uncertain...