Water quality impacts us all and that impact is felt in many different ways when water is used for agriculture, recreation, industry and drinking. In this post, we will focus primarily on the Victorian laws that are intended to protect water quality of the surface and groundwater resources. This is distinguished from the quality ofContinueContinue reading “The laws protecting our water quality”
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Accessing Justice: Be the Master of Your Own Destiny in Commercial Disputes
In commercial disputes, the path to justice can often seem unfathomably convoluted and costly which has been criticized as being one of the major barriers in accessing justice in Australia. The reforms that led to the introduction of Civil Procedure Act 2010 (Vic) were intended to reduce these costs and promote efficiency in resolving disputes.ContinueContinue reading “Accessing Justice: Be the Master of Your Own Destiny in Commercial Disputes”
The Case for Mandatory Registration of Chemical Engineers in Victoria
In recent years, Victoria has taken significant steps in ensuring the competence and accountability of engineering practice. Mandating registration for engineers in disciplines like fire safety, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering signifies the government’s commitment to upholding standards in crucial areas of engineering sector. However, one notable discipline absent from this list is chemicalContinueContinue reading “The Case for Mandatory Registration of Chemical Engineers in Victoria”
Can Proportionate Liability Legislation be excluded from construction contract?
Proportionate Liability legislation was introduced in response to the ‘insurance crisis’ of 2001-2002. Its purpose is to distribute the responsibility of compensating injured parties among all parties that may have contributed to the damage. The goal was to find a fair balance and prevent excessive insurance premium costs. In contractual agreements between a principal andContinueContinue reading “Can Proportionate Liability Legislation be excluded from construction contract?”
Rivers – a Living Entity or a Legal Person
I first came across the concept of Legal Personhood of natural entities as part of organising an unrelated event for the Australian Water Association. The idea seemed interesting enough to linger on long after. Coincidentally, I came across it again while taking an environmental law course where I had the opportunity to explore it withContinueContinue reading “Rivers – a Living Entity or a Legal Person”
Can Clients avoid responsibility for the information they provide in Request for Tenders (RFTs)?
The case of Ipex ITG Pty Ltd v Melbourne Water Corporation [1] was litigated over a gruelling period of nine years between 2003 and 2013, primarily in the Supreme Court of Victoria, in part examining this question. It is common practice of water authorities, such as Melbourne Water, to enter into long-term contractual arrangements withContinueContinue reading “Can Clients avoid responsibility for the information they provide in Request for Tenders (RFTs)?”
Victoria’s new Environmental Protection Law
From 1st of July 2021, the new Environmental Protection Act 2017 comes into force after a year of delay in its implementation to give businesses and public an opportunity to deal with the growing concerns posed by COVID-19 pandemic. New laws. New responsibilities. The new legislation follow an independent enquiry chaired by Amy Armytage toContinueContinue reading “Victoria’s new Environmental Protection Law”
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