Corrs High Vis - Issues in Construction Law from Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering analysis and insight into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues that really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry. read less
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Corrs High Vis: Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold
Dec 13 2023
Corrs High Vis: Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold
In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Joseph Barbaro and Urszula Altson reflect on the challenges for construction and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold.

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Corrs High Vis: Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold
Dec 13 2023
Corrs High Vis: Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold
In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Joseph Barbaro and Urszula Altson reflect on the challenges for construction and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold.
Episode 56 – Trailing Liability for Asset Decommissioning (Part 1)
Oct 30 2022
Episode 56 – Trailing Liability for Asset Decommissioning (Part 1)
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas and Tom Milner discuss the legislative framework and legal issues relating to the decommissioning of major assets in Australia.
Episode 55 – WA Security of Payment legislation update
Aug 18 2021
Episode 55 – WA Security of Payment legislation update
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Dos Santos and Spencer Flay discuss the new Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA).
Episode 54 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 2)
Aug 9 2021
Episode 54 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 2)
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff continue their discussion with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe on the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.
Episode 53 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 1)
Jul 21 2021
Episode 53 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 1)
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff sit down with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.
Episode 52 – Corrs Projects Update
Jul 6 2021
Episode 52 – Corrs Projects Update
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Ryan, Andrew McCormack and Wayne Jocic discuss two recent court decisions, one with guidance for the Queensland security of payment legislation and a Victorian case dealing with the prevention principle.
Episode 51 – Public Private Partnerships in the Australian construction industry
Jun 30 2021
Episode 51 – Public Private Partnerships in the Australian construction industry
Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast looks at the risks and benefits of Public Private Partnerships in large scale infrastructure projects.
Episode 50 - IR reform and the construction industry
Jun 17 2021
Episode 50 - IR reform and the construction industry
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Graeme Watson and Claire Brattey discuss industrial relations reform, and how it may impact the construction industry.
Episode 49 – Lacrosse Tower dispute: the appeal
Apr 1 2021
Episode 49 – Lacrosse Tower dispute: the appeal
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Mitchell Francis discuss the Victorian Court of Appeal’s resounding affirmation of VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute.
Episode 48 – The health of the Australian construction industry: part one
Mar 21 2021
Episode 48 – The health of the Australian construction industry: part one
Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast is the first of a two-part series looking at the Australian construction industry. Ben Davidson, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova consider the key takeaways from a recent study into the health of the industry.
Episode 47 – Commonwealth Government framework for offshore clean renewable energy projects
Jan 27 2021
Episode 47 – Commonwealth Government framework for offshore clean renewable energy projects
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jane Hider and Sophia Georgeff discuss the proposed framework for the delivery of offshore clean renewable energy projects in Commonwealth waters.  This podcast was recorded in December 2020.
Episode 46 – Corrs Projects Update Q4 2020
Dec 20 2020
Episode 46 – Corrs Projects Update Q4 2020
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, Lachlan Tassell and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases concerning rectification, delay and the assessment of damages and unlicensed building work.
Episode 45 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2020
Oct 12 2020
Episode 45 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2020
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.
Episode 44 – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA)
Oct 1 2020
Episode 44 – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA)
Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Campbell, Michelle Dean, Belinda Wong and presenter Michael Barnes discuss a new Bill with implications for security of payment laws in Western Australia.
Episode 43 – common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.
Aug 12 2020
Episode 43 – common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Daryl Clifford, Sarah Roettgers and presenter Rhys Lloyd-Morgan discuss common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.
Episode 42 – COVID-19: Lessons for the Australian construction industry from the UK experience
Jul 17 2020
Episode 42 – COVID-19: Lessons for the Australian construction industry from the UK experience
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Todd Spiller from Macfarlanes LLP in London and David Hastie of Corrs discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK construction industry, the push for a more collaborative approach to dispute resolution, and a number of potential lessons for Australian jurisdictions.
Episode 41 – Security of payment changes in Qld, and two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions
Mar 3 2020
Episode 41 – Security of payment changes in Qld, and two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Andrew McCormack, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic sit down with Sarah Stroes to discuss upcoming changes to the Security of Payment legislation in Queensland, as well as two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions.
Episode 40 – Quantum Meruit in the wake of Mann v Paterson
Feb 12 2020
Episode 40 – Quantum Meruit in the wake of Mann v Paterson
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran and Wayne Jocic sit down with David Hastie to discuss the availability of quantum meruit as a remedy in construction disputes in the wake of the High Court’s ruling in Mann v Paterson.
Episode 39 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2019
Oct 27 2019
Episode 39 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2019
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Wayne Jocic and David Hastie sit down with presenter Hanna Lee to consider three significant decisions covered in the latest Corrs Projects Update.
Episode 38 – Sustainability in practice
Sep 16 2019
Episode 38 – Sustainability in practice
In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Paul Brickley sit down with Leighton Wood, COO of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, to discuss its key sustainability initiatives during a time of exponential growth.