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.
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.
A local government's decision to refuse the demolition of an 1860s character dwelling is overturned after finding that the construction of an adjacent dwelling will result in a loss of the meaningful contribution to the character of the street.
A Noosaville planning appeal in respect of development conditions shows how planning purpose, locality and practical consequences determine whether development conditions are lawful.
A landmark VCAT ruling has reshaped the legal framework surrounding combustible cladding disciplinary proceedings in Victoria. The decision addresses longstanding questions concerning BCA compliance, surveyor approvals and the evidentiary burden faced by the VBA in disciplinary prosecutions.
As Victoria approaches another state election, property industry leaders gathered for the Melbourne Property Think Tank 2026 to examine what is needed to turn the state's strong fundamentals into investment, development and housing delivery.
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