WEBINAR: Jurisdictional Challenges at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal

Hamish McDonald Nye, Blair McNamara and Katy Gale Since Burns v Corbett in the High Court of Australia there have been various cases which have limited the Tribunal’s ability to hear matters in its jurisdiction. This has been a major issue where a party is a resident of another state (eg. landlord) and the Tribunal […]

WEBINAR: Time limits at VCAT

Hamish McDonald Nye, Blair McNamara and Katy Gale Since Steadman v Greater Western Water Corporation was handed down in the VCAT it has been established that the Limitation of Actions Act 1958 (Vic) (this is the statute of limitations in Victoria) does not apply to limit time to file claims where VCAT has exclusive jurisdiction. […]

WEBINAR: Professional Indemnity for building professionals

Hamish McDonald Nye, Blair McNamara and Katy Gale The costs in this area have been increasing and whilst a broker can ‘polish up a risk’ as so to speak, there are risks!! We have had more brokers approaching our firm to undertake legal work for their clients prior to renewal to actually reduce the likelihood […]