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AugThe Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2020 assented to on 23 July 2020 introduced progressive changes to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) and Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act). The changes will commence on a day to be fixed by […]
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MarIn light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the Australian Government has proposed the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020 (Bill). The Bill aims to assist Australians cope with the pandemic’s widespread impact by providing for a range of measures to lessen the economic and financial burden caused by the virus. These amendments include a temporary extension[…]
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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[…]
