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12

Mar

Disputing Debt Recovery Actions Commenced by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission: A Rare Story of Success

Traditionally, builders have had little success in defending debt recovery actions brought by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), on the basis that the QBCC’s ability to recover money paid under the Queensland Home Warranty Scheme (QHWS) is a statutory right once the QBCC pays an insurance claim.  However, in the recent Supreme Court of Queensland […]

13

Jan

Australia’s Bushfire Crisis – giving where you can

On returning to the office this week, the top of my priority list was looking at ways to assist those affected by the devastation of bushfires across Australia.  I get overwhelmed by the number of charities and organisations needing assistance which often leads me to freeze with inaction.  I understand that the most sought after thing now[…]