Construction Bulletin - July 2008

The Construction Bulletin is designed to keep you updated on the latest legal developments, trends, recent cases and legislative changes affecting the Australian construction industry.

This issue includes:

  • Seeking insurance coverage for terrorism risks. 
  • Labour and materials claims - the High Court rules.  
  • Copyright protection of building designs.
  • Terminating contracts for breaches of minor terms. 
  • Can a court rectify a contract?
  • Examination of a subcontractor's duty of care.
  • The Process Contract - A tool for the Principal.
  • New safety rules for construction in Victoria.
  • Will South Australia get Security of Payment legislation?
  • News in brief.
  • Meet the team.

Please note the below is an interactive PDF.  After opening the PDF, please click on the article headings on the contents page to take you direct to an article. Click on 'HOME' on the top far right of the PDF to take you back to the contents page.


 
 
 

This information is intended as a first point of reference and should not be relied on as professional legal advice.

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