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MarA subcontractors’ charge (Charge) given under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payments) Act 2017 (BIF Act) provides a way for subcontractors to secure payment of amounts owed to them under a contract by someone who is higher in the contractual chain. A Charge can also attach to security held under such a contract. For example, if […]
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MarWith the current health concerns and disruption brought by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, there is significant uncertainty on how this will affect the building and construction industry as a whole. Before we begin to feel the full effect of lockdowns and quarantines here in Queensland, you should take the time to review your current contracts and consider[…]
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MarTraditionally, 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[…]
