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Building law, duty of care and a tale of two cities comparing Melbourne and Sydney
Comparison of building law duty of care obligations between Victoria and NSW, examining how subsequent homeowners' rights to sue building professionals differ dramatically between Melbourne and Sydney.
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Licensed plumbers left behind and why plumbing insurance in Victoria needs attention too
Victoria's plumbing insurance framework gaps compared to recent domestic building insurance reforms, examining why licensed plumbers need better insurance coverage and consumer protection parity.
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New domestic building dispute regime jurisdictional concerns for the Building and Property Commission
Analysis of potential jurisdictional limitations facing the Building and Property Commission's new dispute regime when federal matters or interstate parties are involved, based on Burns v Corbett and related case law.
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Combustible cladding legal proceedings and recovery costs for building professionals
Analysis of Victorian combustible cladding recovery proceedings following State of Victoria v L.U. Simon Builders, examining exposure risks for architects, engineers, building surveyors and contractors in residential strata disputes.
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Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Bill 2025 implications for building professionals
Analysis of Victoria's new Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protection) Bill 2025, examining rectification orders, proportionate liability changes, and insurance implications for architects, engineers, plumbers and building surveyors.
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