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The Case for a National Civil and Administrative Tribunal for Australia
Burns v Corbett and later decisions mean tribunals are not Chapter III courts and cannot exercise federal jurisdiction. It is time to consider a national tribunal.
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How to Control Your Legal Costs by Preparing a Chronology Before You Engage a Lawyer
If you have a dispute, you have more control over your costs, timing and success than you think. It starts with a chronology.
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Why Financial Lines Brokers Must Notify Every Fact or Circumstance
Before I worked as a lawyer I worked as a financial lines broker, and there is one discipline every broker in this space has to get right.
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Unqualified Expert Witnesses in Building Claims
A building professional who can write a report and a building professional who can defend one under cross-examination at VCAT are rarely the same person, and the gap between them is costing property owners claims.
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Gathering Expert Evidence in Property Damage Cases
When a property damage claim moves toward recovery, the tradesperson who fixed the problem and the expert who can prove liability in court are rarely the same person.
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