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Victoria's building warranty insurance reforms: A troubling conflict of interest
Victoria's proposed building legislation creates a concerning conflict of interest by housing both the insurer (VMIA) and the regulator within the same Building and Plumbing Commission. This post examines how this arrangement could undermine consumer protection when homeowners face building defects, as the same body that fights insurance claims would also be responsible for protecting homeowners' interests—raising serious questions about whether these reforms truly serve consumers.
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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 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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Never-ending building litigation at VCAT
Building litigation at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and the County Court can often feel like a never-ending process, with builders employing various tactics to delay proceedings and avoid responsibility for defects. Homeowners seeking damages to rectify poor workmanship face a system that seems to favour builders, despite the implied warranties provided under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic).
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