Important amendments to the Fair Work Act – what you need to know
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
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
On 10 November 2022, the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth) introduced widespread reforms to unfair contract terms (‘UCT’) under the
The judgment of Ripani v Century Legend Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 242 found:A purchaser can rescind a contract of sale based on a misleading and deceptive
Transport Workers’ Union of Australia v Transit (NSW) Services Pty Ltd [2022] FWC 2334 (link) Case Summary Decision Key takeaways
What are preference payments? Preference payments are payments made by an insolvent company that give one creditor an unfair advantage over other creditors. Basically, in
It’s no secret that building can often be a bit of an experiment.With so many factors out of your control – like the weather and
This month we talk about variations and the importance of determining whether various factors are considered variations under your contract. We also discuss our top
Recently, we received the judgment in Re Amville Constructions Pty Ltd [2022] VSC 65, involving a dispute between our client, a subcontractor, and the other
This month we discuss the recent Supreme Court of Victoria case of Re J Build Developments Pty Ltd. This case clarifies how statutory demands interact
Most construction disputes arise from defects, variations and delay. To ensure that you have the best chance at recovering funds, we have included some tips
Over the last few months, LPF has been engaged to act in some shareholder disputes. To minimise the risk of shareholder disputes, we highly recommend
The recent Supreme Court of Victoria handed down judgment on 4 August 2022 in:Re J Build Developments Pty LtdJ Build Developments Pty Ltd successfully disputed a statutory
In the recent decision by the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal in Lendlease Engineering Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 [2022], VSCA confirmed that
The Building Act 1993 is currently being reviewed by the Victorian Government, who stated: The Victorian Government is committed to delivering a building system that
In a recent case at the Supreme Court in Victoria, the judgment of Hronopoulos v Building Appeals Board 2022 found that there is a difference
A creditor defeating disposition occurs when a company, who is being wound up, transfers property or other assets were less than market value. The new
The new Albanese Labor Government is likely to bring significant changes in relation to employment, industrial relations and workplace safety. Key proposed changes Take-Away Points
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