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WA Security of Payments law passed

Posted on1 July 202128 December 2021Authoradmin

The Building and Construction (Security of Payments) Bill 2021 was passed by the WA Parliament on 22 June 2021, and brings WA into line with other national security of payments legislation for the building and construction sector. Importantly, it: (a) strengthens contractor payment protections by Read More …

High Court confirms limited scope to overturn construction adjudicator’s findings; finds certain retention clauses prohibited

Posted on17 February 20187 April 2018Authoradmin

The High Court of Australia has found that an adjudicator’s award under security of payments legislation in New South Wales and South Australia cannot be challenged unless an adjudicator acts beyond power. In two decisions handed down in February 2018, Maxcon Constructions Pty Ltd v Vadasz Read More …