Spectrum Lawyers and Spectrum Coach have joined forces to offer builders and contractors a comprehensive range of services, covering everything from sales and marketing to home designs, business coaching, operations, and legal advice—all under one roof. To keep you informed about industry developments, we’ve created Spectrum Speaks. This quarterly newsletter will ensure you’re always ahead of the […]
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The case of Castellan v Icecorp Pty Ltd [2024] VCACT 1120 centres around a contractual dispute arising from a construction project involving two townhouses. The Owners alleged defective workmanship and breaches of statutory warranties, seeking rectification costs from the Builder. The Tribunal had to assess whether the claimed defects justified compensation and whether contractual expectations
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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia often deals with complex and sensitive matters, particularly where allegations of family violence are involved. A recent case, Wells & Wells [2024] FedCFamC2F 1516, considered how such allegations should impact parenting arrangements and decision-making responsibilities. The Background In this case, the father had previously been charged—and later
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The Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025 introduces significant reforms to Victoria’s building industry, strengthening consumer protections and tightening regulatory oversight. The Bill establishes a statutory insurance scheme, mandates developer bonds, consolidates consumer dispute resolution under the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), and expands enforcement powers against defective or incomplete construction work. It also introduces
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