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
As part of the Crane Industry Coucil of Australia’s Business Essentials (CBE), Level Playing Field is working with CICA to produce a cross hire agreement template.The aim
Good news! Liquidated damages are not to be considered under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (SOPA). Even if you are significantly delayed
Lessons from the liquidation of Porter Davis, Hallbury Homes and others. Method B is commonly used in Domestic Building Contracts, and many future homeowners sign them without
We are excited to announce that our Principal Lawyer Ping Gangur is a finalist in the Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year Award 2023! This
An update on our submission to the Victorian government Submissions to the inquiry into non-payment of construction workers has now closed. We’ve spent the last
Are you a construction worker who hasn’t been paid for your works Non-payment is a frequent issue among subcontractors that has serious impacts. Now, the
We are pleased to announce that one of our lawyers Marianne Phan has been short-listed for Dispute Resolution and Litigation for the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards
Legal disputes can be extremely costly, lengthy and stressful. However, there are processes you can implement to reduce the chance of becoming embroiled in litigation.
The Fair Work Commission is putting a stop to employers directing employees to take leave without pay during any business shutdown periods. If your business
Some significant amendments to the Fair Work Act are in motion.These changes were brought about by the new Labor government and their focus on wage
Are you experiencing a labour shortage?It’s no secret that there is an industry-wide labour shortage currently hitting the construction industry. Late last year the government
On 7 December 2022, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022 (Cth) came into force. It implemented sweeping changes to workplace
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