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EPBC Act reforms—progress in the Government's first 100 days
The reforms to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (the EPBC Act) have been the subject of significant industry consultation in recent weeks. As the reform ...
New seller disclosure scheme: from 'buyer beware' to transparent transactions
On 1 August 2025 the Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld)—a landmark reform that will modernise Queensland's property law and enhance transparency in property ...
Principals face injunction risk if recourse to security is not made before the obligation to return arises
The Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining a principal under a construction contract from making a demand against security, on the ...
'Tomorrow starts today?' NSW Supreme Court finds 'deeming clause' for service of notices void under security of payment legislation
Following a recent NSW Supreme Court ruling, principals and contractors are now on notice: the timing of served documents must align with statutory rules, not contractual workarounds. ...
Federal court ruling reinforces strict notice requirements under PPAs
In this Insight, we summarise the decision and outline what you need to know to avoid PPA pitfalls and uncommercial outcomes. ...
Allens advises lenders to Mission Australia on Toowoomba social housing project
The lenders will provide financing as part of the project that is underpinned by support from the Queensland Government under its Securing Our Foundations Housing Plan. 'We are thrilled to have bee ...
Allens advises Stockland consortium on Australia's largest social housing project
Two Allens teams separately advised Stockland and the community housing providers on their successful bid to deliver the project. It is anticipated that once completed, the first development ...
A critical time: what's on the horizon for environmental reform and climate policy?
In the wake of the election, this is a critical time for federal environment and climate change laws, which were key areas of reform during Labor's last term but faced significant political opposition ...
How to mitigate construction risks and avoid disputes in pumped hydro projects
The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...
Security of payment: preventing enforcement of adjudicated amounts to contractors in precarious financial positions
The Queensland Supreme Court has granted a stay preventing enforcement of a judgment debt obtained by a contractor in reliance upon an adjudication decision pursuant to the Building Industry Fairness ...