Construction Law Update - May 2017

23.05.2017

Our May 2017 edition includes analysis on the changes to building legislation in Victoria and guidance issued on the Building Code of Western Australia.

 

Legislative update

Victoria

  • Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Act 2016 (Vic)

Western Australia

  • New guidance released regarding WA's Building Code

In the courts

New South Wales

  • Fitz Jersey Pty Ltd v Atlas Construction Group Pty Ltd [2017] NSWSCA 53
  • Fu Xing Pty Ltd v Sidway Constructions Pty Ltd [2017] NSWDC 17
  • Futurepower Developments Pty Ltd v TJ & RF Fordham Pty Ltd [2017] NSWSC 232
  • Parkview Constructions Pty Limited v Total Lifestyle Windows Pty Ltd t/a Total Concept Group [2017] NSWSC 194
  • Samuel Homes Pty Ltd v Derek Raithby [2017] NSWSC 205

Queensland

  • Coles v Dormer & Ors (No 2) [2017] QSC 28
  • Queensland Building and Construction Commission v Turcinovic [2017] QCA 77

Victoria

  • Promax Building Developments Pty Ltd v PCarol & Co Pty Ltd [2017] VCC 495

Western Australia

  • CPB Contractors Pty Ltd v JKC Australia LNG Pty Ltd [2017] WASC 112

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