Paula joined our team during the last financial year in the practice manager role. As the Practice Manager she is responsible for the day to day operations and will be working behind the scenes to ensure the practice runs efficiently and productively.
Paula is a mum to three children that keep her busy outside of work hours. Paula also enjoys visiting the beach with their dog Lulu and doing workout classes most days.
Qualifications
BSc, Dip GIS
Recent articles
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Water ingress claims in apartments. What lot owners can claim against an owners corporation
Water ingress from common property is one of the most common apartment defect issues we see. Lot owners dealing with leaking roofs, balconies or plumbing failures have a range of remedies available against the owners corporation at VCAT.
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Building and construction whistleblowers. Know your legal protections
If you have witnessed misconduct or corruption in the building and construction industry, there are substantial legal protections available to you under the Corporations Act.
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Don’t expect your PI insurance to cover you
Purchasing a professional indemnity policy does not guarantee you are covered. Without careful review of your policy wording, accurate completion of the proposal form and proper notification of circumstances that may give rise to a claim, your PI insurance may not respond when you need it most.
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Plumbing Issues and Insurance Claims: Who Is Liable in Heave Cases, Roof Leaks and Ground Plumbing Defects?
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The Victorian Supreme Court has ruled on non-compliant cladding
A recent case provides an important reminder that directors of building companies face personal exposure under section 137F of the Building Act 1993 (Vic), and a professional indemnity policy may not cover it.
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Insurance claims handling in domestic building. Why the system is failing homeowners
Domestic building, plumbing and strata insurance claims are being disputed at rates that would surprise most commercial insurance professionals, and the systems meant to resolve them are not fit for purpose.
