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Sep 2, 2024 | lexology.com | Laura Berry |Tara Vele

Lendlease Building Pty Ltd v BCS Airport Systems Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QCS 164Key takeoutsThe proper construction of s 61(4) of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) is that it excludes construction work carried out on a building, structure or works situated wholly outside of Queensland.

Aug 23, 2024 | lexology.com | Michael Creedon |Matt Hammond |Tara Vele

Bright Days Herston Pty Ltd v ATG Project & Property Solutions Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 94Key takeoutThe Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) provides a mandatory regime by which an adjudicator is appointed to make a determination arising out of a disputed payment claim. In their deliberations, adjudicators must take into account submissions provided by the parties, and address the considerations set out within the BIF Act.