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Fast-tracked Construction Projects in Local Government – Impacts in a COVID-19 world – What to keep in mind

Local Government led recovery The Western Sydney Business Chamber recently released its “Shovels Ready!” initiative recommending that State and Federal…

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Final Report of the Public Accountability Committee: Regulation of building standards, building quality and building disputes

The NSW Parliament recently released the final report of the Public Accountability Committee, entitled Regulation of building standards, building quality…

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Smart buildings and the legal risks associated with new technologies

‘Smart buildings’ is a term increasingly used within property circles. Projections show that the smart building market is likely to…

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New Victorian planning permit exemptions to expedite combustible cladding rectification works

Following on from our update on Cladding Safety Victoria (available here), the Victorian Government is taking further steps to address…

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Update on Cladding Safety Victoria: Trials on cladding rectification commence

The newly appointed CEO of Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV), Dan O’Brien, delivered his first public presentation at the Property Council…

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Extension of Better Apartments Design Standards

The Victorian government has published a discussion paper proposing additional standards to include in its existing Better Apartments Design Standards….

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