01 June 2021 | Corporate Finance | Colin Miller

The Australian Federal Court has imposed the second largest penalty ever under Australia’s Consumer Law on Telstra for unconscionable conduct. "Businesses must be diligent in ensuring conduct with customers does not leave them open to a claim of unconscionable conduct," said Group Principal Colin Miller.

06 May 2021 | Corporate Finance | Colin Miller

Following a recent Federal Court decision, the scope of ‘unconscionable conduct’ under Australian Consumer Law ('ACL') has been expanded. The recent decision in the Quantum Housing case has established a wider scope for a party to claim in commercial disputes that they were the subject of unconscionable conduct.

28 April 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

The new NSW Design & Building Practitioners Act 2020 aims at better regulating construction quality and improving consumer confidence. "With most of the Act coming into force from 1 July 2021, practitioners involved in the construction of class 2 buildings should review their business practices to ensure they meet three key elements," said National Practice Director Ben Robertson.

13 April 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

The latest economic figures released for the NSW residential sector* have revealed a mixed picture – not quite the best of times and yet, not the worst of times either.

22 March 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

With recent amendments to the Act, it is crucial for builders and suppliers to understand these changes and how to best use the Act to benefit their cashflow. Through our SOP webinar is a great introduction for those seeking to better understand the Act and how they can use it to support their business.

16 March 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Kelvin Keane

Recent decisions in the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (Tribunal) have confirmed overseas experience can be taken into account when considering whether an applicant for a general building license in NSW has enough acceptable experience. Based on two recent cases with NSW Fair Trading, there is now strong legal support for an argument that overseas & other experience should be accepted where it is adequately verified.

09 March 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

Nexus' Construction & Infrastructure team provides a review of the key industry legislative changes which took place in 2020.

04 March 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson

The NSW Defect Bond Scheme helps resolve building defect issues for owners in strata by securing 2% of the contract price for rectifying defective building works.

26 February 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson

If you are an owner of property in a strata scheme, a recent court decision may make it easier to keep a pet at your property. 

17 February 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson

The NSW EPA is seeking feedback with a view to ensuring that its draft Construction Noise Guideline addresses four key criteria.

10 February 2021 | Corporate Finance | Colin Miller

Effective 1 July 2021, businesses in Australia need to be aware of the newly expanded definition of 'consumer' under Australia Consumer Law ('ACL'), which will allow more customers to rely on Consumer Guarantees.

05 February 2021 | Construction & Infrastructure | Ben Robertson

NSW Government launches Project Remediate, a program focused on providing financial assistance and technical/quality assurance measures to the owners of residential apartment buildings affected by high risk combustible cladding.

27 January 2021 | Corporate Finance | Justine Lamond

Events such as the 2019 Australian bushfires & the global COVID pandemic have highlighted how pivotal it is for Not For Profit (NFPs) organisations to improve their governance processes and diversify their funding sources, both of which have a material impact on the ultimate success of the NFP.

18 January 2021 | Corporate Finance | Marcus McCarthy

In a bid to support the Australian economy and business during the pandemic, the new Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act restricted the ways that creditors could recover their debts. These COVID-driven debtor relief measures have now expired.

13 January 2021 | Civil Contractors and Construction | Ben Robertson

From 1 March 2021, as part of a significant reform for the residential construction industry, NSW residential builders will be able to utilise the Building & Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) ('the SOP Act') to obtain outstanding payments from owners.