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Important recent amendments to the Privacy Act 1988
On 12 March 2014 some very important changes took place to the Privacy Act 1988 (the “Act”). The Australian Privacy Commissioner, Mr Timothy Pilgrim (the “APC”) in a press release on Tuesday, 11 March 2014 said that: “These are the most significant changes to privacy laws in over 25 years and affect a large section […]
Continue ReadingSubcontractors seeking payment
If you are a subcontractor seeking payment, you can find on our website a free flowchart and printable summary notes about the use of the Subcontractors Charges Act 1974 (QLD) so that you understand one possible avenue to get paid. For your ease of access, we have also provided the Subcontractors Charges Act forms, for your […]
Continue ReadingIncrease profitability?
Lenz Moreton’s principal, Chris Lenz, identifies contract activities where legal input can increase profitability. Click here to see what Chris has to say.
Continue ReadingBuilders Lament – Body Corporate’s Rejoice?
Whilst the case of The Owners – Strata plan number 61288 v Brookfield Australia Investments Ltd [2013] NSW CH 317 is on special leave to the High Court, it is a decision that neatly captures the law of negligence in relation to builders and owners of bodies corporate. Essentially, the Court of Appeal found that […]
Continue ReadingVoid decision is of no effect
Court of Appeal orders return of nearly $30 million to coal miner A contractor, BGC Contracting Pty Ltd (“BGC”) claimed over $35 million for the construction of a dam in Central Queensland, for BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd (“BMA”), and the claim went to adjudication with the adjudicator awarding a progress claim of over […]
Continue ReadingTo a good 2014!
Our first newsletter for the year reflects on some of the matters that we helped our clients to resolve in 2013 because we believe that with increased economic activity this year, clients will be prepared to chase moneys owed to them a little more vigorously to finance growth in 2014. Some of last year’s successes […]
Continue ReadingDon’t become a BSA excluded individual
BSA licence holders may become excluded individuals if: 1. they become bankrupt or take advantage of the laws of bankruptcy; or 2. a company in which they are a director, secretary or influential person has an administrator, controller, liquidator or provisional liquidator appointed. If one of these “relevant events” occurs you may get a […]
Continue ReadingConstruction rebound? Take care with your contracts!
In a Courier Mail article on 8 October 2013, Anthony Marks referred to data released by AIG and the HIA showing the first real positive trend for the industry since April 2010. If this trend continues, there will be a surge in the number of contracts. Lenz Moreton highlights the need to carefully review your […]
Continue ReadingAustralian Water Association (AWA)
Earlier this year our Principal, Chris Lenz, became a member of the Australian Water Association (AWA). Click here to view the AWA website.
Continue ReadingOur new interactive guide takes the confusion out of BCIPA claims
The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act or BCIPA is a powerful tool for members of the construction industry to help manage cash flow and resolve unpaid accounts. While BCIPA has been around for a number of years, many contractors and subcontractors still find themselves short-changed by failing to meet the requirements that enable BCIPA […]
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