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Adjudication in Western Australia: What is to be attached? Comparing the new security payment model to the old

In the decision of SLIC B&D Pty Ltd v David Trinder [2023] WASAT 1, the State Administrative Tribunal confirmed that an adjudication application under the Construction Contracts (Former Provisions) Act 2004 (WA) (Old Act) does not require the attachment of the construction contract.
20 Dec
Construction

Court of Appeal holds payment schedule must answer each distinct and substantial component of payment claim

The NSW Court of Appeal has upheld a decision involving the validity of payment schedules under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW).
19 Dec
Tax

Significant ATO win in Pepsi Australian corporate tax case – implications for corporate entities

The Australian Taxation Office has had a significant win in a recent case in the Federal Court of Australia involving international beverage giant Pepsi Co.
18 Dec

Court considers vicarious liability, aggravated and exemplary damages and indexation questions in sexual abuse case

The Supreme Court of Victoria has provided a useful discussion on the principles of vicarious liability, aggravated and exemplary damages and indexation in a sexual abuse case where a man was awarded nearly A$6 million compensation.
12 Dec
News

Thomson Geer advises on merger of Canada-focused uranium explorers

Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed uranium explorer 92 Energy Limited (ASX:92E) on a deal that will bring together three Canada-focused uranium explorers.
12 Dec
News

Boss Energy acquires stake in Texas uranium project, raises A$215M

Thomson Geer is advising ASX 200 uranium developer Boss Energy Limited on its acquisition of a 30 per cent share of a uranium mine in the US alongside a A$215 million capital raising.
8 Dec
News

Freight Management Holdings sells final stake to SingPost for A$62 million

Thomson Geer has acted for a group of shareholders of Australia's leading 4PL logistics company Freight Management Holdings Pty Ltd on the sale of a further 10 per cent of the company to Singapore Post for A$62.8 million.
5 Dec
Construction

Festive season payment claims

Christmas is just around the corner, and as we approach the end of the year, it is important to remember the timing requirements for payment claims and payment schedules under the relevant security of payment legislation for each State and Territory.
1 Dec
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