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Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026 Insights – Part 2: Registrations, Proceedings, Investigations & Secretary Powers
The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to NSW's construction regulatory framework, consolidating multiple Acts into a unified system. This second instalment examines the Bill's provisions on practitioner registration, disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and expanded Secretary powers—revealing how the new regime will reshape compliance obligations, enforcement mechanisms, and oversight of both practitioners and approval authorities across the building ind
Australia Real Estate
HR
Holding Redlich
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Prop­er­ty And Stock Agents Amend­ment (Under­quot­ing And Oth­er Agent Con­duct) Act 2026
New South Wales has introduced sweeping reforms to real estate agent conduct through the Property and Stock Agents Amendment Act 2026, dramatically increasing penalties for underquoting and exploitative practices. The legislation imposes new procedural requirements including mandatory Statements of Information, stricter price advertising rules, and penalties reaching up to $110,000 or three times commission earned.
Australia Real Estate
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Swaab
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Asset Management Disputes In Construction: Wear And Tear – Or A Systemic Defect Hiding In Plain Sight?
Asset management disputes in construction often emerge years after handover when repeated failures reveal underlying design or construction problems rather than simple maintenance issues. This article examines how to distinguish between ordinary wear and tear and systemic defects, exploring the legal frameworks, timing pressures, and strategic approaches that determine whether recurring problems represent routine deterioration or inherited liability.
Australia Wealth Mgt
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Holding Redlich
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Building (Approvals And Practitioners) Bill 2026 Insights – Part 2: Registrations, Proceedings, Investigations & Secretary Powers
The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to NSW's construction regulatory framework, consolidating multiple Acts into a unified system. This second instalment examines the Bill's provisions on practitioner registration, disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and expanded Secretary powers—revealing how the new regime will reshape compliance obligations, enforcement mechanisms, and oversight of both practitioners and approval authorities across the building ind
Australia Real Estate
HR
Holding Redlich
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New Report From The Clean Energy Investor Group - Implementing The EPBC Act Reforms
The Clean Energy Investor Group has released a comprehensive report examining the implementation of Australia's reformed Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. What specific recommendations does the report make to ensure faster, more efficient environmental assessments while strengthening protection outcomes for renewable energy projects?
Australia Environment
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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