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John Merlo
Mar 28, 20203 min read
NON-CONFORMING PRODUCTS - TOUGH PENALTIES FOR IN NEW QLD ACT
As a response to the concerns about combustible cladding, the Queensland Government passed the Building and Construction Legislation...
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John Merlo
Mar 28, 20202 min read
Beware the self represented solicitor or barrister
Did you know that self-represented litigants typically are not able to claim for their costs, even if successful, except for...
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John Merlo
Mar 28, 20204 min read
Understanding Subcontractors Charges Under the BIF Act: Key Insights for Queensland Contractors
The Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act)...
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John Merlo
Mar 28, 20202 min read
Understanding Project Bank Accounts (PBAs): Requirements, Obligations, and Implementation
From March 2018, government projects with a contract price between $1 million-$10 million require a Project Bank Account ( PBA ). PBAs...
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John Merlo
Mar 27, 20202 min read
Are you looking for a BIF bloke? – Watch out… here it comes
Hi I’m John Merlo, its no secret COVID19 is reeking economic havoc. But my clients and associates in the construction industry are now...
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John Merlo
Mar 27, 20201 min read
No second chances - the law has changed in relation to Security of Payment and payment schedules
The Queensland Government has passed further amendments to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act)....
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