Security of payment issues: Frazer is our expert in Brisbane on security of payment (SOP) issues, and a member of the team co-ordinating SOP knowledge nationally. This has involved Frazer advising on SOP legislation around Australia; working with clients to draft contracts and project-related documentation.
Central Qld Coal Mine: Acting for a contract miner in a complex multi-party arbitration to pursue a wide range of claims against the mine owners, including claims over access delays, revised planning, latent conditions, payment entitlements and "rise and fall".
Confidential client: Advising international resource company on claims by contractors arising from the construction of a $3billion processing facility, including the conduct of adjudications under SOP legislation.
Airport Link/Northern Busway Project: Advising the State of Queensland on the proposed procurement by the State of these two significant infrastructure projects by Public Private Partnership (PPP).
Department of Defence: Drafting amendments to the Department of Defence suite of contracts to address the operation of the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) and Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 (Qld).
Confidential client: Successfully defending claims brought by the head contractor against prospective sub-contractor for the supply of goods to major suburban transport infrastructure project. The claims involved Trade Practices Act issues, contract, estoppel and negligence in a tender situation.
