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Security of payment: preventing enforcement of adjudicated amounts to contractors in precarious financial positions
The Queensland Supreme Court has granted a stay preventing enforcement of a judgment debt obtained by a contractor in reliance upon an adjudication decision pursuant to the Building Industry Fairne ...
Conexa and statutory severance: when a pipeline is 'land'
'Statutory severance' provisions have a significant impact on the application of tax laws to owners of built infrastructure. The New South Wales Court of Appeal's recent decision in Conexa Sydney ...
Streamlining infrastructure between government and industry
Since releasing the NSW Government Action Plan: A Ten Point Commitment to the Construction SectorNSW Government Action Plan: A ten point commitment to the construction sector (the Ten Point Commitment) in 2018, the construction sector has undergone significant change. ...
Transforming the delivery of Australian infrastructure projects
Covered in this webinar: real-world examples of the latest technology being used on projects in Australia; differences between Australia and other countries in the adoption of cutting-edge technology on major projects; how different contracting models and policy settings can encourage (and discourage) the use of productivity-boosting AI, technology and innovation in the construction industry; and how in-house and external lawyers can position themselves to be key advisers to construction and infrastructure clients looking to innovate. ...
Construction law year in review and year ahead
Covered in this webinar: Panel session one: Industry trends Our panellists will discuss developments and trends in the construction and infrastructure sector – with a particular focus on the energy transition. Panel session two: Legal developments Following session one, Allens will facilitate a panel of our construction law specialists, who will discuss the key legal developments over the last 12 months, and how they may impact the industry into the future. ...
Australian Infrastructure Investment Monitor 2024
An important temperature check of investor sentiment towards the Australian infrastructure market. ...
Government support for security of payment reform in Victoria
The Victorian Parliament has expressed its support for many significant reforms to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) (SOPA). ...
Tesseract v Pascale - Proportionate liability in arbitration
The High Court's recently handed-down judgment in Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd has significant implications for parties subject to existing arbitration agreements and considering it as a mode of dispute resolution in future contracts. ...
Investing in WA – what are the land options for your renewable energy project?
Western Australia's distinctive energy system presents unique challenges and opportunities for developers considering renewable energy projects in the state. Understanding the nuances in regulatory frameworks, land tenure arrangements and infrastructure development requirements is critical ...
An integrated strategy of denial: Australia's 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program
Australia's 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program ...