The industry is facing new and ever-changing challenges in the midst of COVID-19. We're also mindful that we're all doing our best to keep projects moving, and that many of those 'business as usual' challenges still exist. This edition is broken into two parts to cover off the legal issues in both the COVID-19 and the 'business as usual' landscapes.
By David HartneyAthina McGregor
You may have read a lot about the HomeBuilder grant. There have been multiple updates from the federal and state governments making it all a bit confusing. We summarise the main points.
By Paul WoodsBranevan Shankumar
The Chief Health Officer has issued further directions which imposes added obligations and restrictions on employers in connection with construction works. We summarise below the current position.
By Sam KingstonMathew Gashi
Governments have been forced to develop unprecedented policies and restrictions to combat COVID-19. We summarise the most recent changes from an insolvency perspective.
By Catherine DunlopTim Gracie
The Victorian Government has amended legislation to make confirmed COVID-19 cases among employees and contractors a notifiable incident.
By Brendan Coates, Household Finances Program Director at the Grattan Institute
Household Finances Program Director at the Grattan Institute, Brendan Coates outlines the current economic impacts of COVID-19 on Australians.
By Nick Sparks, David Hartney, Shannon Derbyshire
We share our knowledge, having acted for various developers in the Victorian market including numerous sales of land parcels for schools, both public and private.
On 1 July 2020, the Melbourne Strategic Assessment (Environment Mitigation Levy) Act 2020 (MSA Act) came into force. We explain the main headlines from the MSA Act.