Projects Insights

16 August 2006

Welcome to the August edition of Clayton Utz' Projects Insights. In this edition we examine:

the changes to Victoria's security of payment regime
whether an owner can recover damages from the builder of a defective building after it's sold
how the new Aboriginal Heritage Act will affect major projects in Victoria
what's planned for WA's building laws; and new developments in South-East Queensland infrastructure.

Unique overhaul of security of payment in Victoria

By Steve O'Reilly and Lisa Stankiewicz.

Victoria's new security of payments laws were intended to bring that state's system into line with other states - but it has gone beyond that and introduced some novel features, as Stephen O'Reilly and Lisa Stankiewicz show.

Recovering damages for defective building work

By Frank Bannon and Mathew Stulic.

A building is defective. Can the owner recover damages from the builder if it subsequently sells the building? Frank Bannon and Mathew Stulic look at the latest developments.

New Aboriginal Heritage Act has significant effects on Victorian projects

By Christopher Davie.

The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Vic), which is not yet proclaimed, will have a significant impact on project development in Victoria when it does come into force, explains Christopher Davie.

A new Building Act for Western Australia

By Gavin Witcombe.

Gavin Witcombe examines Western Australia's proposed new Building Act, which is an attempt to bring that State into line with national reforms.

What's new in South East Queensland infrastructure?

By Alan Maguire and Angela Jeppesen.

The last few months have seen several developments in the strategies to deliver critical infrastructure in response to Queensland's rapidly growing urban population, say Alan Maguire and Angela Jeppesen.

Did you know... what gross negligence is?

By Gavin Witcombe.

Construction contracts will often contain reference to "gross negligence" - but what is it? And what should you do when you're negotiating the contract? Gavin Witcombe provides some answers.

Profiles - our new Senior Associates and Special Counsel

Our team has been strengthened over the last few months with some new members - and some new promotions.

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