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Expert witnesses are so crucial to legal proceedings
Expert witnesses can make or break your case, but many reports submitted to VCAT fail to meet basic requirements. This post highlights four critical shortcomings frequently observed in building and Water Act proceedings: experts who act as advocates rather than independent advisors, opinions extending beyond qualifications, premature Scott Schedules, and incomplete declarations—all of which can undermine your case's credibility.
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VBA corruption investigation, options for affected homeowners
We are actively investigating recovery avenues for homeowners who have suffered financial losses or defective construction work from builders potentially involved in the alleged Victorian Building Authority bribery scheme.
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Victoria's Surveillance Devices Act
The Surveillance Devices Act 1999 establishes criminal penalties for violations while providing specific exemptions for law enforcement. This increasingly relevant legislation affects both personal privacy and workplace surveillance practices.
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Victoria's new first resort DBI Insurance Scheme raises questions
Victoria's proposed shift to a first resort Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) scheme aims to better protect homeowners from building defects by allowing claims without requiring builder death, disappearance, or insolvency.
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Victoria announces sweeping building sector reforms
In a significant development for Victoria's troubled building sector, Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has announced sweeping reforms to address long-standing issues with building quality and regulation.
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