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 […]
The Importance of Deadlines for Issuing a Payment Schedule
The Queensland Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Allencon Pty Ltd v Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd trading as Carruthers Contracting [2023] QCA 6 highlights the importance of being aware of the deadlines for issuing a payment schedule Case Summary: Allencon Pty Ltd (Allencon) engaged Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd T/A Carruthers Contracting (Carruthers) as a subcontractor. […]
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 […]
Changes to unfair contract terms and how this effects the construction industry
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 Australian Consumer Law. What are considered ‘unfair contract terms’? To be an unfair contract term, the term must: There is no set list of terms that the courts may deem […]
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