An Originating Application in respect of the alleged unlawful use of units within a tourist resort for permanent or long-term accommodation is successful.
In intellectual property claims, compensatory damages can be difficult to establish. Where there are grounds to do so, a claimant will often seek additional damages to supplement the award of compensatory damages.
The Fair Work Commission's Expert Panel has recommended major changes to classification structures under the SCHADS Award, as part of its review into gender-based undervaluation.
The ICAC’s inquiry into School Infrastructure NSW highlights the significant probity and governance risks associated with the billions being invested in school infrastructure. The findings are a timely reminder for government and independent schools to strengthen governance practices to safeguard against reputational harm and regulatory scrutiny.
Embracing the tide of change in your workplace.
A $13 million claim for building defects failed, not due to the builder’s work, but due to when the Owners Corporation made its claim to the insurer. In a strict interpretation of the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW), the Supreme Court emphasised that rectification work does not extend the 10-year long-stop period for building insurance claims in NSW.
