As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) The Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (“BCIPA”) regime is intended to be an efficient and reasonably low cost method for contractors and subcontractors to ensure payments are made to...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) Recent changes to the law amended the requirement for all commercial premises built before 31 December 2003 that are used as a workplace to maintain an asbestos register. The requirement to keep an asbestos...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) The Queensland Government has introduced further amendments to property legislation, specifically for the sale of off-the-plan lots, which will be of significant benefit to property developers. Legislation...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 3 (Click here to download) In an article profiling a social media consulting business, The Australian recently commented that in 2008, when the business was founded, the number of times the term “social media risk” was searched on...
SEPTEMBER 2014 In this edition, we look at some important issues for those involved in the Building & Construction industry, including impending changes to the security of payments legislation in NSW and Queensland. We also provide a timely update about workplace...
In February 2014, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ("ANZ") appointed KordaMentha Pty Ltd ("KordaMentha") as receivers and managers of the mining services firm, Forge Group Limited ("Forge"). Forge had secured debts of approximately $500 million,...
IN THIS ISSUE Minimum wage increase for the Retail Industry Differential pay rates for 20 year olds based on length of service. Other changes to the Retail Award Other changes which may affect retailers MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE The minimum wage for employees covered by...
Proposed amendments to Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD) ("BCIPA") have been approved by Cabinet and are presently being debated by State Parliament. The changes are likely to come into effect on 1 September 2014. All members of the building...
Ruslan Kogan, new addition to the BRW Rich List with an estimated wealth of $315 million was recently quoted in an Australia Financial Review article saying: "In the past it was all about physical property, who owns the land, what capital gains are there on the land,...
The Queensland Government has introduced further amendments to property legislation, specifically for the sale of off-the-plan lots, which will be of significant benefit to property developers. The Land Sales and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (the Bill)...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 2 (Click here to download) Employment and Industrial Relations Lawyer, Laura Gercken, given an overview of some major changes to employment law in the past year that business owners should note.IMPLIED DUTY OF MUTUAL TRUST AND...
As published in CK Momentum Issue 2 (Click here to download) Litigation & Insolvency Partner, Tim Crumpton, looks at the importance of having the terms of a construction contract clearly set out and agreed between the parties, preferably in writing.The...