In a decision that is highly relevant to those insuring people involved in the building industry – whether they be builders, other trades, architects, construction managers, developers or owners - the High Court has unanimousl...

In the lead up to implementation of electronic conveyancing, various states are introducing new verification of identity (VOI) requirements for paper based mortgage and property transactions to achieve alignment with the VOI requi...

In a decision (Brookfield Multiplex Ltd v Owners Corporation Strata 61288) that is highly relevant to those insuring people involved in the building industry – whether they be builders, other trades, architects, construction man...

In a decision that is highly relevant to sophisticated owners, developers and builders of commercial property, the High Court has unanimously allowed an appeal by Brookfield Multiplex Ltd ("Brookfield") from a decision of the Cour...

Use caution when relaying contractor information to clients. Understanding between contractor, client and architect needs complete and accurate documentation to avoid serious legal fallout. To help minimise the likelihood of a ...

As products evolve, tariff classification becomes increasingly challenging.  This is primarily due to modern products being designed to be multi-functional. Recently, a decision by the Australian Administrative Appeals Tribuna...