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    When do employees pay tax on employee share scheme interests?

    An employee who acquires an interest under an employee share scheme will generally be required to pay tax. However the time at which this tax is payable, and also the way in which the tax is ...

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    Eligibility criteria for the ESS start-up concession

    Since July 2015, the Australian Government has been allowing concessions to eligible companies in an effort to improve the competitiveness of Australia’s tax treatment of employee share schemes. This ...

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    Introduction to AS 4902

    AS 4902, more formally known as AS 4902-2000 General Conditions of Contract for Design and Construct, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for design and construct projects in ...

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    What is a construction management contract?

    A construction management contract is one type of Early Contractor Involvement (or ‘ECI’) arrangement, and differs from a traditional lump sum model in a number of respects. This article explains the ...

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    The different types of construction contract explained

    This article explains the different types of construction contract, and explains how to choose the right type of contract for your next project. Although the same general principles should apply to ...

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    What is a provisional sum?

    A provisional sum is an allowance included in a fixed price construction contract for an item of work that cannot be priced by the contractor at the time of entering the contract.

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    10 differences between AS 4000 and AS 2124

    Both AS 2124 and its successor AS 4000 are widely used forms of construction contract in Australia. Although they have many similarities, there are some significant differences.

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    Introduction to AS 2124

    The Australian Standard AS 2124-1992 General Conditions of Contract remains a widely used form of construct only head contract, despite it having been succeeded by AS 4000-1997 and now being almost ...

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    What is the defects liability period (DLP)?

    The defects liability period (or 'DLP') is a fixed period of time, starting from the date of practical completion, during which the contractor has an express contractual right to return to the site ...

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    How to claim a variation under a construction contract

    Construction contracts usually contain specific procedures for claiming a variation - which, if not followed, can result in your entitlement to claim being lost. There are six basic steps to follow ...

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    Introduction to AS 4000

    AS 4000, more formally known as the Australian Standard AS 4000-1997 General Conditions of Contract, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for construction projects in Australia.

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    What is Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and how does it work?

    Early contractor involvement (or 'ECI') is a method of construction contracting that allows a builder to become involved, and potentially start work, before the design has been completed.

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    What does a construction lawyer do?

    This article describes what construction lawyers do, to help you decide whether they might be worth the investment. Although they work in a relatively narrow niche, the range of services offered by co...

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    How does security of payment work in Queensland?

    The Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) took effect on 17 December 2018. The Act’s predecessors, the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) and the Subc...

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    Why it's so hard to find a good lawyer

    There are more than 65,000 practising lawyers in Australia. This article explains why it’s so hard to find a good one.

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    What’s the difference between a claims consultant and a construction l...

    The services offered by claims consultants and construction lawyers are quite different. Who you need depends on your circumstances, and there will be times where you might need both. If you need advi...

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    Why the worst time to engage a lawyer is when you really need one

    If you're like most people, you're not going to engage a lawyer unless you absolutely have to. Which is obviously fine. Just be aware that this is the time you're going to get the least possible value...

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    How much will a lawyer charge to review a construction contract?

    In Australia, a specialist construction lawyer will charge anywhere from about $2,500 to upwards of $15,000 (ex GST) to review a construction contract. Yes, this is a big range. This article explains ...

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