This book has been prepared for insurers, their advisors and other professionals involved in the construction and engineering industry.

The aim of this book is to examine the issues arising from the interpretation of contract works and construction liability insurance policies by courts in Australian and the United Kingdom.

Each Chapter explores different aspects of these policies through the use of case analysis and the judicial interpretation of policy wordings.

It is hoped it will afford the reader a greater understanding of the process of, and approach to, policy wordings by the courts through the detailed analysis contained herein.

Patrick Mead, Partner | pmead@carternewell.com

November 2008

The Australian Civil Liability Guide 6th Edition is a product of the continual evolution of previous publications by Carter Newell Lawyers.

The guide addresses legislative and case law developments relevant to civil liability federally and in all Australian States and Territories since the reform process began in 2002. 

Justice Ipp writes:
 “…Carter Newell Lawyers are to be commended for their publication of the Australian Civil Liability Guide, now in its 6th edition…one of the most time-consuming problems for lawyers who have to grapple with the subtleties of the legislation involved is the difficulty in finding relevant material…the time and trouble that has been taken in the production of the guide is obvious.  Its quality as a reference work speaks for itself.  It is an extremely helpful tool for any tort lawyer, whether practitioner or academic and for any person who is interested in the changes to Australian tort law that have occurred since 2002.”

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Carter Newell Lawyers

November 2008

This guide endeavours to address a selection of important and unique aspects of doing business in Australia, which have broad application across a wide range of industries.

It is hoped that this guide will be of assistance to overseas legal practitioners in answering some of the initial questions that arise when determining such topics as business structures, corporate governance, intellectual property, land title and industrial relations.

If you require any more detailed information or advice on the areas covered or doing business in Australia generally, please contact either Patrick Mead, Bronwyn Clakson or Cameron Jorss.

Carter Newell Lawyers

November 2008

The Mines and Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 (Qld), passed on 30 October 2008, makes amendments to various pieces of legislation, most importantly the Mineral Resources Act 1989 (Qld).  The amendments place a 20-year moratorium on oil shale mining in the Whitsundays, as well as broadening the public interest test to effectively enable a ban on all future oil shale mining in Queensland.   What does this mean for you?

James Plumb, Senior Associate
Newsletter, November 2008

As markets and economic conditions weaken, understanding and managing investor concerns regarding executive remuneration becomes increasingly important for boards.  We discuss some of the "hot button" issues in this year's remuneration debate.

Jonathan Cheyne, Senior Associate
Newsletter, November 2008

A recent decision in the New South Wales Supreme Court, John Holland Pty Ltd v Made Contracting Pty Ltd [2008] NSWSC 374 considers an applicant’s ability to withdraw an adjudication application once it has been lodged under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payments Act1999 (NSW) (“BCISPA”) and how the courts will strictly interpret the prescribed process of adjudication.