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Prepare for Upcoming Changes in Victorian Security of Payment Laws

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

Leveling the Playing Field: How CICA’s New Template is Changing the Crane Industry

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

Know Your Rights When Claiming Rectification Costs!

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

HAVE A COMPLEX BUILDING MATTER IN VCAT? IS VCAT THE CORRECT JURISDICTION?

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

ENFORCEMENT OF SOPA JUDGMENT

Case Summary: McDonald v MAK Constructions and Building Services Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 63 Background: In early 2022, a residential building contract between Ms. McDonald

Lessons from Recent Construction Disputes

Dispute about Dry Hire Agreement We acted for a crane company (Owner) that was engaged by another crane company (Hirer) under a dry hire arrangement.

Closing the Loopholes Bill

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

Industry Advocacy

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

New laws set to give Independent Contractors more rights in a contract

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

Exciting News for Subcontractors Needing to Recover Retention Money!

Exciting News for Subcontractors Needing to Recover Retention Money! Home | Blog | Case Studies | Exciting News for Subcontractors Needing to Recover Retention Money! Hunters Green Retirement Living

Cross Hire Agreement Template Home | Blog | Articles | Cross Hire Agreement Template https://1cdn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cross-Hire-Agreement.mp4 As part of the Crane Industry Coucil of Australia’s Business Essentials (CBE), Level Playing Field is

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)!

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)! Home | Blog | Articles | Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)! Did you

Prepare for Upcoming Changes in Victorian Security of Payment Laws

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

Leveling the Playing Field: How CICA’s New Template is Changing the Crane Industry

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

Know Your Rights When Claiming Rectification Costs!

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

HAVE A COMPLEX BUILDING MATTER IN VCAT? IS VCAT THE CORRECT JURISDICTION?

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

Closing the Loopholes Bill

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

Industry Advocacy

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

New laws set to give Independent Contractors more rights in a contract

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

Cross Hire Agreement Template

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)!

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)! Home | Blog | Articles | Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)! Did you

Disputing liquidated damages and delay

Disputing liquidated damages and delay Home | Blog | Articles | Disputing liquidated damages and delay Good news! Liquidated damages are not to be considered under the Building and Construction Industry

More ways to protect your business with security interests

More ways to protect your business with security interests Home | Blog | Articles | More ways to protect your business with security interests The recent case of court

Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should obtain legal advice before signing

Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should obtain legal advice before signing Home | Blog | Articles | Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should

Adjudication flow chart

Key risk areas in the construction industry

VARIATIONS Once a site direction is given by a builder, a subcontractor has no choice but to complete the variation; often before the variation amount

Security of Payments with Master Plumbers Radio

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Magistrate’s Court of Victoria – Civil

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Adjudicate Today – Victoria

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Victorian Current Acts – Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Victorian Current Acts – Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 Home | Blog | Useful Links | Victorian Current Acts – Building and Construction

Victorian Building Authority – Security of Payment

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Prepare for Upcoming Changes in Victorian Security of Payment Laws

Leveling the Playing Field: How CICA’s New Template is Changing the Crane Industry

Know Your Rights When Claiming Rectification Costs!

HAVE A COMPLEX BUILDING MATTER IN VCAT? IS VCAT THE CORRECT JURISDICTION?

ENFORCEMENT OF SOPA JUDGMENT

Lessons from Recent Construction Disputes

Closing the Loopholes Bill

Industry Advocacy

New laws set to give Independent Contractors more rights in a contract

Exciting News for Subcontractors Needing to Recover Retention Money!

Cross Hire Agreement Template

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)!

Prepare for Upcoming Changes in Victorian Security of Payment Laws

Leveling the Playing Field: How CICA’s New Template is Changing the Crane Industry

Know Your Rights When Claiming Rectification Costs!

HAVE A COMPLEX BUILDING MATTER IN VCAT? IS VCAT THE CORRECT JURISDICTION?

Closing the Loopholes Bill

Industry Advocacy

New laws set to give Independent Contractors more rights in a contract

Cross Hire Agreement Template

Employers should be cautious when dismissing employees (even high income earners)!

Disputing liquidated damages and delay

More ways to protect your business with security interests

Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should obtain legal advice before signing

Adjudication flow chart

Key risk areas in the construction industry

Security of Payments with Master Plumbers Radio

Magistrate’s Court of Victoria – Civil

Adjudicate Today – Victoria

Victorian Current Acts – Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002

Victorian Building Authority – Security of Payment

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