With 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 […]
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[…]
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[…]