25 Nov 2013 Planning, infrastructure and environment Increased penalties for illegal waste dumping in NSW Tougher penalties designed to deter businesses from illegal waste disposal
25 Nov 2013 Government Planning, infrastructure and environment Construction Property NSW Planning Bill 2013 introduces greater community participation in planning process Changes designed to streamline the assessment process and ensure community involvement
20 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Transport and logistics Air rage incident leads to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) VCAT finds it has jurisdiction for claims of aggrieved passengers
20 Nov 2013 Disputes and investigations Insurance Corporate and commercial Transport and logistics Cramped airline seat not a compensable "accident" Injury to passenger not caused by unexpected or unusual event
18 Nov 2013 Construction Retention money to be held in trust for subcontractors under security of payment laws in NSW Head contractors to be required to pay retention money into a trust account
5 Nov 2013 Transport and logistics Employment and safety Australia’s toughest anti-hoon laws came into effect in Queensland on 1 November 2013 Vehicles can be immobilised, impounded or forfeited for offences under new laws
24 Oct 2013 Corporate and commercial Construction Significant changes proposed for security of payment legislation in NSW Proposed reforms designed to promote cash flow for subcontractors and transparency in contracting chain
24 Oct 2013 Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers enters Queensland market Sydney and Melbourne based firm Colin Biggers & Paisley has merged with Brisbane firm Hemming+Hart.
23 Oct 2013 Property Construction Imminent changes to the Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) Proposed reforms relate to statutory warranties, dispute resolution and home warranty insurance
23 Oct 2013 Disputes and investigations Corporate and commercial Insurance Restructuring and insolvency Now you see me - production of insurance policies in the spotlight Receiver accesses PI policies to determine if consultant advisor is worth suing