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16 December 2025 |
Construction Update - December 2025
Welcome to the fourth issue of the Construction Update, our annual review of the issues facing an industry responding to economic pressures and operational challenges.
Welcome to the fourth issue of the Construction Update, our annual review of the issues facing an industry responding to economic pressures and operational challenges.
17 September 2025 |
Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 – A step towards stronger consumer protection and industry accountability
Victoria’s new Building Legislation Amendment Act 2025 demonstrates a strengthening in consumer protections, builder accountability, and creates a government-run domestic building insurance scheme. This is the final instalment in our three-part series.
Victoria’s new Building Legislation Amendment Act 2025 demonstrates a strengthening in consumer protections, builder accountability, and creates a government-run domestic building insurance scheme. This is the final instalment in our three-part series.
10 September 2025 |
The Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Act 2025 (Vic) - A construction perspective for developers and builders
This article examine the reforms from a construction perspective, outlining financial and contractual impact on developers and builders.
This article examine the reforms from a construction perspective, outlining financial and contractual impact on developers and builders.
03 September 2025 |
Major reforms to Victoria's domestic building regulatory and dispute resolution framework introduced
A key feature of the new Act is the introduction of a statutory developer bond scheme, marking a significant shift in managing development risk in Victoria.
A key feature of the new Act is the introduction of a statutory developer bond scheme, marking a significant shift in managing development risk in Victoria.
06 August 2025 |
Case note - Merkon Constructions Pty Ltd v Residence Co Pty Ltd
This case addressed the legal consequences of a developer and builder varying the terms of a construction contract in contravention of a side deed entered into by a third party lender.
This case addressed the legal consequences of a developer and builder varying the terms of a construction contract in contravention of a side deed entered into by a third party lender.
03 July 2025 |
Queensland's Building Reg Reno moves forward with tranche 3
On 27 June 2025, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Qld) was introduced in the Queensland Parliament.
On 27 June 2025, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Qld) was introduced in the Queensland Parliament.
23 June 2025 |
Ensuring readiness for the PFAS ban
The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard ban on the use of PFAS will take effect on 1 July 2025. Companies must finalise their compliance efforts.
The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard ban on the use of PFAS will take effect on 1 July 2025. Companies must finalise their compliance efforts.
06 May 2025 |
Queensland Productivity Commission launches inquiry into construction sector
On 24 April 2025, the Queensland Government officially issued its direction to the Queensland Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into the productivity of the building and construction sector.
On 24 April 2025, the Queensland Government officially issued its direction to the Queensland Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into the productivity of the building and construction sector.
24 April 2025 |
Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025 – A journey towards stronger building regulation
The Bill proposes to create a new building and plumbing regulator, and if passed, will be the first step in creating a new era of stronger building regulation in Victoria.
The Bill proposes to create a new building and plumbing regulator, and if passed, will be the first step in creating a new era of stronger building regulation in Victoria.
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