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Australia Contract Disputes Construction Contracts

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Time’s Up: NSW Court of Appeal Reminder About the Importance of Understanding and Hitting Security of Payment Deadlines

The NSW Court of Appeal in Roberts Co (NSW) Pty Ltd v Sharvain Facades Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2025] NSWCA 161 has confirmed that, under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)...more

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Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Australia

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Australia is a highly advanced mixed economy, but investors – often drawn to the country's economic stability and resilience – should be aware of certain clauses that typically appear in construction contracts. Australia...more

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Security of Payment Legislation in Australia

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Australia-wide, companies are navigating the uncertainties arising from COVID-19. Our previous White Papers identified the risks arising for construction projects and observed that the fallout is likely to give rise to...more

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Recent Project Dispute Cases in Australia

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The Situation: Statutory adjudications continue to be deployed readily on projects in the construction and engineering fields. The Result: There have been a host of cases on the operation and scope of such adjudications in...more

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Disputing a Final Certificate: Does the Contractor Still Need to Pay?

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The Situation: Most construction contracts, including AS4000 and AS2124, stipulate that a final certificate is issued following completion of the work, stating the final amount payable between the parties. The Development:...more

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