Construction Law Insights

The Road Transport Contractual Chain Order 2026 (Order) commenced on 21 April 2026. At first glance, this does not look like a construction issue. But

CLAWZ Recognised as a Finalist at the 2026 CCF Victoria People & Training Awards CLAWZ, the Contract Compliance Platform developed by Level Playing Field Lawyers,

Why contractors delay contract review Many contractors treat contracts as something to deal with later. The job needs to start. The contract needs to be

Why contractors stay silent Many subcontractors avoid raising departures because they do not want to lose the job. “If I push back, they’ll go with

Why contractors often skip contract review Many contractors do not call a lawyer before signing. The job feels straightforward. The scope looks clear. The price

Why Contract and Insurance Alignment Matters More Than Ever Australia’s civil construction pipeline remains strong. But stronger pipelines often come with increased risk. Significant investment

Danying Chen Recognised in Future Legal Leaders 2026 and Appointed Head of Litigation   Level Playing Field Lawyers is proud to celebrate two important milestones

Why Contract Position Matters in Changing Global Conditions Global events can quickly flow through to construction projects, even when those events occur thousands of kilometres

What Contractors Can Do to Reduce Exposure and Stay Compliant Ping Gangur and Chi Shankar hosting the panel at CCF Victoria’s International Women’s Day Brunch.

A major NSW court decision—Builtcom Construction Pty Ltd v VSD Investments Pty Lt—highlights how Security of Payment disputes can escalate into full-blown litigation. But the

Introduced into the Victorian parliament on the 4th of March, 2025, the Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025 aims to improve the rights of

At Level Playing Field we are extremely excited about 2025! After 19 long years, the Victorian Security of Payment Laws will finally be amended. We

At Level Playing Field Lawyers, we’re proud to announce a landmark collaboration with the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA).  As part of our ongoing

If you’re a subcontractor working under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (the Act), it’s crucial to understand how to

Consider the effect of the recent decision in Plunkett v Portier Pacific [2024] VCAT 204.  Facts The Respondent in this matter applied to have the

Equal pay for subcontractors in labour hire agreements Key Points regarding ‘Labour Hire Loophole’ Which businesses in the construction industry are affected? Businesses who engage

On 19 May 2023, Level Playing Field prepared a parliamentary submission to: Inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed

There are proposed laws that are set to give independent contractors more control over their work. What’s the change? Independent contractors will be able to