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17 May 2013

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

16 May 2013

The New South Wales Supreme Court recently clarified when 'other arrangements' may exist for the purposes of the definition of what constitutes a construction contract. Partner Brian Millar and Lawyers Garrett Williams and Trieste Corby report.

13 May 2013

A new framework proposing a national best practice approach for governments for traditional contracting in infrastructure procurement has been issued. Partner Emma Warren and Lawyer Fiona Borrelli report.

09 May 2013

The Costello Commission of Audit Report and the Queensland Government's response last week could transform the State's economy by recasting the way the Queensland public sector interacts with the private sector. Partner John Greig examines the main recommendations and the Government's response.

03 May 2013

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area. For more information or for legal advice, please contact one of the Partners listed below.

19 April 2013

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

09 April 2013

The number of days lost to industrial disputes increased sharply in 2012. Partners Anthony Arrow and Simon Dewberry spoke to BRR Media about the likely reasons behind the increase, the lessons learned, and how businesses can manage industrial relations risk.

05 April 2013

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area. For more information or for legal advice, please contact one of the Partners listed below. We look forward to hearing from you.

02 April 2013

With the release of its long-term development plan, Public Transport Victoria has identified a raft of projects and operational improvements for the Melbourne metropolitan rail network covering a period of more than 20 years. Partner Paul Kenny and Special Counsel Julie Freeman report.

21 March 2013

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area. For more information or for legal advice, please contact one of the Partners listed below. We look forward to hearing from you.

08 March 2013

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

22 February 2013

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

21 February 2013

As we await the release final report of the Costello Commission of Audit in the coming days, Ren Niemann discusses the current climate for major construction projects in Queensland.

08 February 2013

Welcome to our first issue for 2013 of Breaking Ground, a regular publication by the Allens Construction & Major Projects group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area. We hope you all had a very merry Christmas and wish you a happy New Year.

20 December 2012

From all of us at Allens, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. We would like to thank you for your support throughout the year. Breaking Ground will recommence in February 2013 and once again keep you up-to-date with the latest news and developments in 2013.

19 December 2012

The NSW Government State Infrastructure Strategy and NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan were released last week. Partners Nigel Papi and Leighton O'Brien spoke to BRR Media about the plan and the outlook for Australian infrastructure in 2013

13 December 2012

The WA Supreme Court recently held that Western Australia's proportionate liability legislation does not of its own force apply to arbitral proceedings for disputes governed by WA law. Partner Brian Millar and Senior Associate Lixian Liang report.

29 November 2012

The Victorian Government has released a discussion paper on proposed reforms to the PPP model. Partner Emma Warren spoke to BRR Media about the main issues covered in the paper.

23 November 2012

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

14 November 2012

Recently, the Full Court of the Federal Court considered whether a letter of intent with a 'subject to contract' clause was binding and, consistent with a recent UK decision, confirmed that the courts will, in the absence of any express statement, look at the objective intention of the parties in determining whether such a letter is binding. Partner Nigel Papi and Senior Associate Lee Moore consider the implications of this decision.

09 November 2012

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

02 November 2012

The Australian Government has released its Australia in the Asian Century White Paper, its blueprint for Australia's greater integration throughout the region and roadmap to becoming a more prosperous and resilient nation. Partner Emma Warren spoke to BRR Media about the vital role that infrastructure will play in harnessing the opportunities and addressing the challenges of the Asian Century.

26 October 2012

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

18 October 2012

Major long-term plans regarding infrastructure in NSW have been released. Allens Partners Nigel Papi and Emma Warren speak to BRR Media about the plans and issues that need to be addressed.

12 October 2012

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

12 October 2012

A recent Victorian Supreme Court decision emphasises the importance of, when working with statutory corporations, making sure the decision-maker has the necessary authority. Subsequent ratification of agents' acts and exercising authority without a formal delegation have, in particular, been clarified. Partner Paul Kenny and Lawyer Tanya Thomas report.

10 October 2012

A burgeoning national infrastructure deficit, and a growing, ageing and rapidly urbanising population, is causing a rethink about the role of user charges in funding Australia's infrastructure. Partner David Donnelly and Lawyer Fiona Borrelli report.

05 October 2012

The Queensland Supreme Court has confirmed that, where possible, it will hold parties to the dispute resolution procedures in a construction contract before it allows recourse to legal proceedings. Partner Adrian Baron and Lawyer Laura Nagy report.

04 October 2012

Infrastructure NSW has released its State Infrastructure Strategy for the years to 2032. In an attempt to stem declining productivity in NSW, the report recommends a variety of infrastructure projects that will cost $30 billion, of which $10 billion would be funded by user payments. Partner Nigel Papi, Senior Associate Lixian Liang and Lawyer Tanvir Ahmed report.

28 September 2012

In brief: Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area. For more information or for legal advice, please contact one of the Partners listed below. We look forward to hearing from you.

27 September 2012

The recent Infrastructure Finance Working Group report Infrastructure Finance and Funding Reform continues the ongoing discussion around increasing the level of superannuation investment in Australian infrastructure. While this has primarily focused on lowering the existing barriers to investment, the changing economic landscape also provides opportunities. In the first of a series of articles exploring the role of superannuation funds in funding Australia's infrastructure needs, Partners David Donnelly and Robert Clarke, Senior Associate Geoff Sanders and Lawyer Fiona Borrelli provide an overview of some of the key issues framing the discussion.

19 September 2012

With the release of its draft long-term transport plan, the NSW Government has signalled that it will look to the private sector to assist in financing future transport projects. Partner Nigel Papi and Senior Associate Lixian Liang report.

14 September 2012

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

06 September 2012

A recent Queensland Supreme Court decision provides a good insight into the interpretation of a reimbursement for actual costs provision in a collaborative consultancy agreement. Partner Nick Rudge, Senior Associate Nikki O'Leary and Law Graduate Matthew De Remer report on the case, which points to the importance of clearly drafting the basis of any reimbursement of costs clause.

31 August 2012

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

28 August 2012

The NSW Government is substantially overhauling its planning system, providing developers with greater certainly and fewer risks. In the first of a three-part series, Partner Paul Lalich and Lawyer Dennis Smith examine the implications the proposed new planning system will have on environmental plans and the way land is zoned within NSW.

27 August 2012

The New South Wales Government has issued new guidelines to govern the private public partnership procurement process in that state. Partner Nigel Papi and Lawyer Tom Levi report on the new guidelines, which are intended to supplement the national PPP guidelines

17 August 2012

Breaking Ground is a regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group to keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

03 August 2012

Welcome to the first edition of Breaking Ground. This regular publication by the Allens Infrastructure and Construction group will keep you informed of the latest news and developments in this area.

09 May 2012

The Federal Government has announced a range of tax changes in the Federal Budget. Partner Charles Armitage spoke to BRR Media about what these changes mean for businesses

26 March 2012

In the fourth of a series of audio updates on issues surrounding major projects in 2012, Partner Ren Niemann talks to BRR Media about trends in procurement of infrastructure in the resources sector

22 March 2012

Partners Charles Armitage and Martin Fry talk to BRR Media about the proposed new tax loss rules for major projects and the lessons learned from projects that have run into financial difficulty

14 March 2012

In the first of a series on the outlook for major projects in 2012, Partner Anthony Arrow spoke to BRR Media on the growing demand for Public Private Partnerships over the past year and whether this trend will continue

28 October 2011

Significant uncertainty regarding parties' rights to have an adjudicator's decision reviewed has been resolved, following a recent Western Australia Court of Appeal decision. Partner Stephen McComish, Senior Associate Jeremy Quan-Sing and Law Graduate Samantha Lord report

26 October 2011

A recent Victorian Supreme Court decision has held that litigation privilege extends to documents prepared in anticipation of adjudication under Victorian security of payments legislation. Partner Nick Rudge and Law Graduate Loren Atkins report

28 September 2011

The Western Australian Government has released additional policy guidance on its preferred risk allocation when entering into public private partnerships. The new policy guidance supplements the National Public Private Partnership Guidelines, providing a useful insight for market participants. Partner Michael Hollingdale and Senior Associates David Donnelly and Fiona Potter report.

27 September 2011

The Standing Committee of Attorneys-General has released a proposal to make the proportionate liability regime uniform across Australia. Partner Nick Rudge spoke to Boardroom Radio about what these proposals would mean for the construction industry

21 September 2011

Multiple defendants will find it easier to attract proportionate liability to claims made against them under draft model legislation to reform Australia's proportionate liability laws. Partner Paul Nicols and Senior Associate Philip Hopley report on the proposals, which have been released for public consultation

12 September 2011

A recent Federal Court decision gives insight into the circumstances under which a court may adjourn the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award that is the subject of an appeal in the courts of the seat of the arbitration. Partner Nick Rudge, Special Counsel Nicola Nygh and Lawyer Tom Levi report on a case that deals with the uniformity of recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards

11 August 2011

The Federal Government has recently released the National Alliance Contracting Policy and Guidelines which provide an integrated framework for the assessment, delivery and benchmarking of alliance contracting. While primarily aimed at implementing the policy recommendations coming out of the Victorian Government sponsored study into alliancing, In Pursuit of Additional Value, the Policy and Guidelines are a useful resource for all alliance participants. Partner Emma Warren and Senior Associate David Donnelly report