Building and construction

Disability and age discrimination commissioners call out NSW and WA for not aligning with standards

Disability and age discrimination commissioners call out NSW and WA for not aligning with standards

National Construction Code's minimum national accessibility standards cover doorways and corridors

Federal Court allows social housing case to proceed on limited grounds

Federal Court allows social housing case to proceed on limited grounds

The court examined whether the relocation notice could have interfered with tenants' rights

High Court rules developers cannot shift liability for building defects

High Court rules developers cannot shift liability for building defects

They owe a non-delegable duty to exercise reasonable care in construction work: court

HFW welcomes Sean Marriott as a disputes partner in Perth

HFW welcomes Sean Marriott as a disputes partner in Perth

Experienced construction lawyer joins Holman Fenwick Willan from Clifford Chance

High Court rules in favour of Parliamentary oversight in Hobart Airport roadworks dispute

High Court rules in favour of Parliamentary oversight in Hobart Airport roadworks dispute

Conditions for commencing public works are matters within the exclusive cognisance of Parliament

Taiwanese banks, advised by Pinsent Masons, fund NSW construction project

Taiwanese banks, advised by Pinsent Masons, fund NSW construction project

Melanie Hunter and Jim Hunwick, Sydney-based lawyers focusing on finance, assist