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What is a Qualifying Cause of Delay Under an AS 4300?
Clause 35.5 entitles contractors to claim an extension of time under an AS 4300 contract. This clause covers causes of delay and contains two subclauses that outline the types ofRead More
Does Our Business Own Software We Had Developed?
An agreement must exist which gives you an explicit right to own software that is being developed for you. Provided there is an agreement, you will have exclusive ownership. ThisRead More
What Do I Do When A Data Breach Happens?
A data breach occurs when a person, or a business, has their personal information accessed or disclosed without their authorisation. These breaches are becoming more common in the 21st century.Read More
How Do I Handle a Dispute with a Contractor?
Handling a dispute with a contractor is never an easy task for any business owner, but it likely to arise at some stage in the course of business. Taking theRead More
Dispute Resolution in the Construction Industry
Disputes within the construction industry are sometimes unavoidable. The nature of the work brings together designers, differing trades and project managers who all work off the same specifications. Any mistakeRead More
How Do Liquidated Damages Work in the Construction Industry?
Liquidated damages clauses are a way of calculating what compensation a party will owe the other pay, if it is in breach of its obligations. Allowing a party to claimRead More
Recent Changes to Casual Employment Laws
The coronavirus pandemic has catalysed major, legislative changes to various sectors in the workforce. In particular, the federal parliament has introduced a reform to the industrial relations laws with regardRead More