Domestic Building Contracts – Why homeowners and developers should obtain legal advice before signing
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 full knowledge of the potential consequences. However, the illustration of what that payment structure is, is labelled “Method A” Method A The standard payment schedule (“Method A”) is: Method B […]
Construction and Infrastructure Partner of the Year Award 2023 Finalist
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 is a premier event that will bring together some of the best lawyers at a partner level around the nation, from specialist boutique firms to national top tier law firms. […]
Inquiry into the non-payment of construction workers
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 few weeks talking to workers and business owners who have been affected by this issue. We heard from subcontractors, builders, plumbers and more who haven’t been paid for works or […]
Have Your Say About Non-Payment in the Construction Industry
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 Victorian government is committed to implementing change and wants to hear your experiences and recommendations. This is an important opportunity for us to seek to change Government policy and legislation by […]
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2023 Finalist
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 2023 . The Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards is the premier event in showcasing the depth of talent in the nation’s young gun lawyers, recognising their success and their […]
Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Trouble
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. Here are our top tips for avoiding legal trouble: Ensure you have a written contract that has been reviewed by a lawyer Having a written agreement reduces the likelihood of […]
Business Shutdowns – Limitations on Employers
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 has shutdown periods, it’s important to know if this applies.Seventy-eight awards are being amended by inserting a model clause into the award, including; The full decision can be found in […]
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 growth for Aussie workers. For the construction industry, an important change to be aware of is the introduction of multi-employer bargaining. Multi-employer bargaining Multi-employer bargaining is a form of collective […]
More Temporary Skill Shortage visas – and an opportunity for businesses
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 announced that they are increasing the number of migration visas available, including Temporary Skill Shortage visas. This means that extra places for businesses experiencing a skill shortage to bring in […]
Changes to the Fair Work Act
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 laws. Summary of key changes: Pay Secrecy ClausesEmployees have a new workplace right to disclose their remuneration or employment terms and conditions to anyone or to ask other employees. Pay […]