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The High Court affirms that a duty of care does not ordinarily extend to avoiding pure economic loss

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The High Court confirms proportionate liability’s place in Australian arbitration

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Apr 15, 2025

Court rejects estoppel and illegality / unenforceability arguments in builder’s claim for payment

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Apr 10, 2025

Upholding the arbitral tribunal’s jurisdiction: The Supreme Court of Victoria grants a stay of court proceedings under section 7 of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth)

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Apr 4, 2025

Federal Government responds to Murray Review

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Mar 28, 2025

Victorian Supreme Court considers the scope of Holden’s endeavour to supply obligation

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Mar 24, 2025

Liquidated damages and common law damages – can I be liable for both?

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Mar 21, 2025

Is a principal liable for the same debt twice under SOPA and the Contractors Debts Act?

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Mar 20, 2025

Court refuses to grant injunction restraining principal’s recourse to security

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Feb 25, 2025

Launch of ACICA Sustainability Protocol

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Feb 25, 2025

Court grants stay on SOPA payment due to contractor’s financial peril

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Feb 7, 2025

Construction stakeholders beware: the risks of varying standard form contracts

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Jan 20, 2025

High Court rules liability for defective works under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) cannot be apportioned

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Jan 14, 2025

Limited rights to appeal arbitral awards under Commercial Arbitration Act 2010 (NSW)

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