In Queensland, building contracts must meet a number of minimum legal requirements. There are different requirements for commercial building
Civil Contractors – Do you need a licence?
The performance of construction work in Queensland is heavily regulated. Traditionally, contractors that perform exclusively civil work have
Casual Conversion Countdown
By 27 September 2021 employers with more than 15 employees must assess whether casual employees employed prior to 27 March 2021 are eligible to
Starting construction work in Queensland? You might need a licence!
Queensland’s builder licensing system is like no other in Australia. It extends to a broad range of construction industry participants and projects
Why recovering payment is now easier in WA
Some good news for construction contractors in WA (but admittedly not the best for principals) – getting paid will now be easier under new Security of
Are you complying with the law on return of retention and security?
Almost 3 years ago, we wrote about the then-new amendments to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act). These
Whose Construction Terms Apply – Yours or Mine?
Most, if not all, players in the building industry from suppliers all the way through to head contractors have their own terms and
Who is your Contract Actually With?
For a construction contract to have a point beyond just the joy of paperwork, it needs to be enforceable. And of the many common issues that might