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May 29, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Brandon Thai |Faith Zalm |Vishwa Shah
The Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (DBP Act) and the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) (RAB Act) are two significant limbs in the push to reform the building industry in NSW. The Acts have significantly altered the risk profile of projects and their participants.
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May 18, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Faith Zalm |Vishwa Shah
In the media
Construction industry trials shorter workweek to boost
worker wellbeing
Research conducted by RMIT University in collaboration
with the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT) has shown
that a five-day workweek could significantly improve the wellbeing
of construction workers, with minimal impact on productivity.
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May 10, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Faith Zalm
On 19 March 2024, the Independent Commission Against Corruption
Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) was passed by both
houses of Parliament. The Bill amends the Independent Commission
Against Corruption Act 1988 (Act).
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May 9, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Faith Zalm |Vishwa Shah
On 19 March 2024, the Independent Commission Against Corruption Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) was passed by both houses of Parliament. The Bill amends the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 (Act).
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May 2, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Christine Jones |Faith Zalm
A recent decision of the Tribunal, affirming a licensing
decision under the Home Building Act 1989 (HB Act)
of the regulator to refuse an application to renew a qualified
supervisor certificate, reveals the keen focus of the regulator on
using its licensing powers to clean up the industry.
The applicant before the Tribunal was the director, secretary
and controlling mind of a company licensed under the HB Act and was
its nominated supervisor.
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May 2, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Faith Zalm
In the media
Planning changes begin today to deliver the homes NSW
needs
The first stage of the NSW Government's Transport
Oriented Development (TOD) planning reforms is being delivered
today, with the finalisation of the State Environmental Planning
Policy (SEPP). The new SEPP will amend planning controls around 37
well-located metro and rail stations, helping to deliver more homes
that are well designed and in well-located areas (29 April 2024). Read more here.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Faith Zalm
In the media
Couple hand building hemp house in Victoria in pursuit
of tranquillity and cheaper power bills
Neil and Carol Preston are hand building their dream home
from "hempcrete", an eco-friendly alternative to bricks
and mortar. The Prestons were drawn to hemp after learning about
its versatility as a construction material, with reports that it
was hypoallergenic, fire resistant, sound insulating, and had a
negative carbon footprint.
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Apr 6, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Faith Zalm
In the media
House prices continue to rise as number of landlords
increase
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows
lending to investors – otherwise known as landlords –
has jumped almost 20 per cent in the past year. Almost four in 10
people taking out a mortgage now are landlords. Mr Lawless
suggested the increase in investors could potentially help to ease
the rental crisis (2 April 2024). Read more here.
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Mar 31, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Vishwa Shah |Faith Zalm
In the Media
Two new appointments to the Anti-Discrimination Board of
NSW
Elena Katrakis and Associate Professor Derya Iner have
been appointed to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW. Ms Katrakis
and Associate Professor Iner will help set the strategic direction
of Anti-Discrimination NSW, carry out investigations, research and
inquiries relating to discrimination, and promote understanding and
awareness of the issue (25 March 2024). Read more here.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Vishwa Shah |Faith Zalm
In the mediaTwo new appointments to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSWElena Katrakis and Associate Professor Derya Iner have been appointed to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW. Ms Katrakis and Associate Professor Iner will help set the strategic direction of Anti-Discrimination NSW, carry out investigations, research and inquiries relating to discrimination, and promote understanding and awareness of the issue (25 March 2024). Read more here.
