Construction Bulletin - December 2009

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.

In this issue: 

  • Conditions of tendering prevail in giving all clear to abandon a tender process.
  • Reviling or reviving arbitration?
  • Judicial review under the Security of Payment Act: a win for the principal. 
  • 'From the reference date' means 'on the reference date'. 
  • Collaborative & Co-operative law – the new face of alternative dispute resolution in construction. 
  • Corporations found liable for Security of Payment claims over residential building work. 
  • Subsequent owner loses claim for breach under the Home Building Act.

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