Sunset Clauses In Off-The-Plan Residential Contracts
Sunset Clauses In Off-The-Plan Residential Contracts

The Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2018 (Bill) was introduced to the Victorian parliament in August 2018, passed by the Legislative Assembly on 20 September 2018 and introduced to the Legislative Council on 20 September 2018. A key purpose of the Bill is to amend the Sale of Land Act 1962 to restrict the use of sunset clauses in certain off-the-plan contracts.

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New Combustible Cladding Regulations In Victoria
New Combustible Cladding Regulations In Victoria

The tragic building fires in the Lacrosse Building of Melbourne in 2014, the Marina Torch Tower of Dubai in 2015 and the Greenfell Tower of London in 2017 have sparked international safety concerns regarding the use of combustible cladding in construction of buildings, homes and places of public assembly.

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Security Of Payment Laws: A Call For A National Regime
Security Of Payment Laws: A Call For A National Regime

The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act has been operating in Victoria since 2002. Other states and territories have also enacted their own security of payment legislation such as New South Wales which has had its own security of payment regime in place since 1999.

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Domestic Building Disputes In Victoria Can Now Be Resolved Through A Faster And More Cost-Effective Process
Domestic Building Disputes In Victoria Can Now Be Resolved Through A Faster And More Cost-Effective Process

Earlier this year an independent government agency called Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV) was set up to help parties resolve domestic building disputes. 

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Contractor's Rights - Get Paid With The Security Of Payment Act (SoP Act VIC)
Contractor's Rights - Get Paid With The Security Of Payment Act (SoP Act VIC)

Contractors often experience significant delays in receiving payment during the course of a construction project or do not receive payment at all. 

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