NSW strata committee members appointed from 1 October 2026 will be required to complete mandatory training through Strata Hub or risk automatically losing their position. This article outlines the new requirements and explores the governance, compliance and insurance implications for strata schemes and owners corporations.
Director Penalty Notices (DPNs) remain one of the most significant personal liability risks for company directors. With increased ATO visibility of tax and superannuation reporting, timely lodgement has never been more important in preserving options and minimising exposure.
Family Provision Applications continue to rise across Australia as increasing estate values, cost of living pressures and blended family dynamics drive more inheritance disputes. Recent NSW decisions highlight a growing judicial focus on evidence, proportionality, dependency and testamentary freedom.
The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation is proud to launch its 2025-2026 Pro Bono & Community Impact Report, celebrating the contribution of our people, clients and community partners to positive social impact through pro bono work, volunteering, fundraising and community partnerships.
The first five months of Victoria's revised security of payment regime have highlighted emerging risks and dispute trends. In the final instalment of this series, we examine performance security disputes, unfair time bar provisions and the growing importance of early dispute identification and escalation.
Victoria's security of payment reforms has now been operating for five months, revealing important changes in how payment disputes are managed. In the first article of our series, we examine the growing importance of payment schedules, project administration and the expansion of claims that may now be pursued through adjudication.
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