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Model guidance for consistent national construction reforms

The ABCB has issued an Implementation Report and model guidance documents that address most of the recommendations contained in the 2018 Building Confidence Report. These developments are the latest in an ongoing effort to address building defects and failures Australia-wide. While significant consumer and industry benefits associated with consistent adoption of the model guidance have […]

By : Anja Vogel May 19, 2022 Comments Off

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Construction trends – checking the rear vision mirror while keeping an eye on the road ahead

The past year in the construction industry has been punctuated by a collection of legislative reforms, pandemic responses and technology advances. It’s also been a challenging time in which the industry has been dealing with the continued fallout from market-shaping events, such as the Lacrosse and Grenfell Tower fires, and heightened rates of insolvency. Against […]

By : Anja Vogel Apr 14, 2022 Comments Off

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General Liability Trends Update: Towards 2022

2021 presented the general insurance industry with many uncertainties. Our 2020 GL Trends Report provided foresight into several trends that have impacted, and continue to impact, the general liability market in Australia and New Zealand, including historical abuse claims across different sectors, concussion and its impact on sport, as well as COVID-19 risks as it […]

By : Anja Vogel Dec 9, 2021 Comments Off

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First Supreme Court judgment on application of new duty of care in DBP Act

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to refuse leave for the plaintiff to amend its List Statement in an alleged building defects claim has reinforced the fact that the statutory duty of care created under the DBP Act is assessed by the usual principles of negligence and does not require a higher standard be met. W+K’s […]

By : Anja Vogel Dec 1, 2021 Comments Off

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Cladding appeal decision provides further clarity about the ‘attachment’ exception

A recent decision to uphold a NCAT appeal decision has provided a useful judicial articulation of some of the relevant clauses from the Building Code of Australia regarding cladding compliance. The decision also provides further clarity about the ‘attachment’ exception which, in certain circumstances, permits the use of combustible cladding. W+K’s Marcus Saw looks at […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 25, 2021 Comments Off

W+K News

W+K’s Property, Construction and Energy team is now the largest of its kind

Four senior lawyers – Naraya Lamart (Partner), Edward Burrell (Special Counsel), Rachel White (Senior Associate) and Jacinta Fox (Senior Associate) have joined Wotton Kearney’s preeminent Property, Construction and Energy team. These appointments reflect the latest chapter in the team’s significant growth story over the past few years, which also includes two partner promotions in June […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 18, 2021 Comments Off

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Legal developments in the building and construction industry

Wotton Kearney Construction PI specialists Nick Lux and Robert Finnigan feature in the October issue of NIBA Insurance Adviser magazine to provide an update on Australia’s building and construction industry reforms, including key regulatory and risk developments affecting the sector and their implications for insurance brokers. This includes sweeping state-based legislative reform intended to regain […]

By : Anja Vogel Oct 10, 2021 Comments Off

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Additional COVID-19 Rules in NSW: Construction employers’ questions answered

As construction shuts down in NSW today and tradespeople down tools as a result of further COVID-19 restrictions across Greater Sydney, there are many questions that remain unanswered. In this update, W+K’s Sian Gilbert, Chris Mossman and Chris Spain, assisted by Ella Lim, look at the options available to construction employers, including standing down employees, […]

By : Anja Vogel Jul 19, 2021 Comments Off

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High Court determines leaky defect exclusion

On 21 June 2021, the High Court handed down its substantive decision on the application of a leaky defect exclusion against a mixed defect claim in Napier City Council v Riskpool. The High Court upheld Riskpool’s declinature of a defective building claim for Waterfront Apartments by Napier City Council. In doing so, it addressed issues […]

By : Anja Vogel Jul 15, 2021 Comments Off

Articles, Video

Emerging Talent Series 2020/2021

The insurance sector attracts and retains young professionals who are hungry for relevant, regular learning and education opportunities. To help further their careers, W+K has put together a multi-part Emerging Talent Series addressing both Property & Energy and General Liability claims issues.

By : Anja Vogel May 24, 2021 Comments Off

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