Construction
Anthony Arrow and Simon Dewberry
61,500 days lost to IR disputes in 2012
Anthony Arrow and Simon Dewberry, Partners
Allens
2012 saw a significant increase in industrial disputes with 61,500 days lost. Anthony Arrow and Simon Dewberry discuss the likely reasons for the increase and discuss some lessons to be learned.
Tue, 9 Apr 2013 2:00pm
Ren Niemann
Challenging times for QLD projects
Ren Niemann, Partner
Allens
With the 2013 Major Projects Report revealing that the project boom for major projects in Queensland, Ren Niemann discusses some areas of opportunities and provides tips for companies to deal with the current environment.
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 1:15pm
Steven Mackay
Opposition plans infrastructure overhaul
Steven Mackay, Partner at Addisons
BRR Legal Brief
If the Opposition wins the election in 2013, what will be the effect on infrastructure projects? Steven Mackay joins us in the studio to discuss what the Opposition proposes and the impact that this will have on infrastructure projects including resources related infrastructure.
Mon, 4 Feb 2013 1:00pm
Nick Rudge
Current trends in the construction industry
Nick Rudge, Partner
Allens
The construction industry is one industry that is struggling under the current economic climates. Nick Rudge discusses the current trends in contract interpretation and litigation for the projects industry and provides some insight into the likely legislative changes for 2013.
Wed, 21 Nov 2012 5:15pm
Emma Warren
Infrastructure in the Asian Century
Emma Warren, Partner
Allens
Up to US$8 trillion of new infrastructure investment will be needed by 2020 to support the current level of economic growth in Asia. Emma Warren discusses the types of projects likely to come through and opportunities for Australin business and private sector involvement in these projects.
Fri, 2 Nov 2012 12:00pm
Stuart Robertson
WHS concerns for construction projects
Stuart Robertson, Senior Lawyer
Australian Government Solicitor
Agencies will need to consider the work, health and safety obligations throughout a construction project. Stuart talks us through the obligations during the design, tender and construction phases.
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 9:45am
Ren Niemann
Projects boost for Queensland
Ren Niemann, Partner
Allens
Queensland has received a boost to projects with the development of Projects Queensland which looks to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. Ren Niemann discusses the new body, its major responsibilities and what it will mean for companies looking to get involved in Queensland infrastructure projects.
Mon, 2 Jul 2012 4:15pm
Katie Malyon
Foreign workers under EMAs: the skills shortage dilemma
Katie Malyon, Principal
BRR Legal Brief
The first enterprise migration agreement awarded to Gina Rinehart's Roy Hill mining project has caused a significant stir, which has been heavily politicised, praised and condemned. Katie Malyon takes a step back from the politics to look at how EMAs work in the broader context of skilled migration to address our chronic labour shortage issues.
Wed, 30 May 2012 3:00pm
Ren Niemann
Procurement trends for resources projects
Ren Niemann, Partner
Allens
Labour shortages and 'policy-on-the-go' are challenging the mining sector as stakeholders look to keep up with the boom.
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00am
Tracey Harrip
Oracle holds buyers to contract
Tracey Harrip, Partner
Allens
Fri, 9 Dec 2011 9:00am
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