Read time: 3 minutes Changes to Australian Standard AS 4122 General conditions of contract for engagement of consultants and the introduction of ...

Read time: 6 minutes The cases of Carosella v Ginos and Gilbert Pty Ltd and others (Judgement Notes 5334 of the South Australian Supreme Court, 5 ...

Liability, the obligation to compensate someone else for loss or damage, is a major concern for architects. The main types of architects' liability ...

Read time: 5 minutes Most states and territories in Australia have mandated insurance for practising architects as part of their professional ...

The introduction of proportionate liability legislation is good news for professionals (and their professional indemnity insurers). It means that ...

Read time: 3 minutes This type of insurance is only applicable to practices organised as a company. It covers the personal liability of directors, ...

Read time: 5 minutes The High Court held that a professional that gave advice on construction or design of a building owes a duty of care and is ...

It is possible for you to limit your liability in contract and in tort, but only between you and a client where you have signed an appropriately ...

Read time: 7 minutes Privacy legislation is part of a global trend to protect personal information and to regulate in the area of fair information ...