Corrs High Vis - Issues in Construction Law from Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Corrs High Vis: Episode 61 - Payment secured: unpacking Victoria's recent SOPA Reforms

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:10:41 +1000

In this episode of Corrs' High Vis podcast, Joe Barbaro, Jey Nandacumaran, Caitlin Smith and Amy Catanzariti unpack the recent and consequential amendments to Victoria's Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act – breaking down what the latest reforms mean for owners, contractors, subcontractors and other participants in the construction industry, and how you can ensure your organisation is ready for the impacts of the reforms.

Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.

Corrs High Vis: Episode 60 – Decarbonising the Australian construction industry

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:52:09 +1100

In this episode of Corrs’ High Vis podcast, Kirsty Davis, Rosie Syme and Anna White explore the complexities of decarbonising the construction industry, critical to Australia achieving its net zero emissions target.

Episode 59 – The risks and challenges of climate change for major infrastructure assets

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:01:25 +1100

In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas, Harry Frith and Amy Catanzariti delve into the many risks and challenges that climate change presents to major infrastructure assets.

Episode 58 – Expanded UCT regime: implications for construction industry

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 13:44:11 +1000

In this episode of Corrs’ High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran, Cameron Inglis and Larissa Broadbent discuss recent reforms to the unfair contract terms regime and the implications for the construction industry.

Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:17:24 +1100

In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Joseph Barbaro and Urszula Altson reflect on the challenges for construction and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold.

Episode 56 – Trailing Liability for Asset Decommissioning (Part 1)

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:28:08 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas and Tom Milner discuss the legislative framework and legal issues relating to the decommissioning of major assets in Australia.

Episode 55 – WA Security of Payment legislation update

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:24:22 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Dos Santos and Spencer Flay discuss the new Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA).

Episode 54 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 2)

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:26:48 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff continue their discussion with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe on the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.

Episode 53 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 1)

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:13:55 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff sit down with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.

Episode 52 – Corrs Projects Update

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:12:26 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Ryan, Andrew McCormack and Wayne Jocic discuss two recent court decisions, one with guidance for the Queensland security of payment legislation and a Victorian case dealing with the prevention principle.

Episode 51 – Public Private Partnerships in the Australian construction industry

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:10:58 +1000

Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast looks at the risks and benefits of Public Private Partnerships in large scale infrastructure projects.

Episode 49 – Lacrosse Tower dispute: the appeal

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:34:30 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Mitchell Francis discuss the Victorian Court of Appeal’s resounding affirmation of VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute.

Episode 48 – The health of the Australian construction industry: part one

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:18:41 +1100

Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast is the first of a two-part series looking at the Australian construction industry. Ben Davidson, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova consider the key takeaways from a recent study into the health of the industry.

Episode 47 – Commonwealth Government framework for offshore clean renewable energy projects

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:55:48 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jane Hider and Sophia Georgeff discuss the proposed framework for the delivery of offshore clean renewable energy projects in Commonwealth waters.

This podcast was recorded in December 2020.

Episode 46 – Corrs Projects Update Q4 2020

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:01:19 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, Lachlan Tassell and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases concerning rectification, delay and the assessment of damages and unlicensed building work.

Episode 45 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2020

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:22:27 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.

Episode 44 – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA)

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:12:40 +1000

Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Campbell, Michelle Dean, Belinda Wong and presenter Michael Barnes discuss a new Bill with implications for security of payment laws in Western Australia.

Episode 43 – common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:34:35 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Daryl Clifford, Sarah Roettgers and presenter Rhys Lloyd-Morgan discuss common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.

Episode 42 – COVID-19: Lessons for the Australian construction industry from the UK experience

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:21:22 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Todd Spiller from Macfarlanes LLP in London and David Hastie of Corrs discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK construction industry, the push for a more collaborative approach to dispute resolution, and a number of potential lessons for Australian jurisdictions.

Episode 41 – Security of payment changes in Qld, and two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:46:10 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Andrew McCormack, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic sit down with Sarah Stroes to discuss upcoming changes to the Security of Payment legislation in Queensland, as well as two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions.

Episode 40 – Quantum Meruit in the wake of Mann v Paterson

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:54:24 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran and Wayne Jocic sit down with David Hastie to discuss the availability of quantum meruit as a remedy in construction disputes in the wake of the High Court’s ruling in Mann v Paterson.

Episode 39 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2019

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:13:46 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Wayne Jocic and David Hastie sit down with presenter Hanna Lee to consider three significant decisions covered in the latest Corrs Projects Update.

Episode 38 – Sustainability in practice

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:34:22 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Paul Brickley sit down with Leighton Wood, COO of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, to discuss its key sustainability initiatives during a time of exponential growth.

Episode 37 – Cladding Safety Victoria: the Victorian Government's $600m defective cladding solution

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 12:08:39 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Ben Davidson and Emily Steiner sit down with presenter Samuel Woff to discuss the Victorian Government’s $600m fix for defective cladding.

Episode 36 – The Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:58:30 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we discuss the Papua New Guinea electrification partnership, which aims to electrify the nation

Episode 35 – VACT decision in Lacoste dispute

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:49:25 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Emily Steiner sit down with presenter Julia Korolkova to discuss VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute. What are its implications for the construction sector?

Episode 34 – How should a court assess a claim for payment following termination for repudiation?

Fri, 03 May 2019 10:30:04 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Matthew Muir and Lachlan Tassell sit down with presenter Hayley Grossberg to discuss an important upcoming High Court decision concerning the assessment of quantum meruit claims following termination for repudiation.

Episode 32 – Fiocco Report on Security of Payment Reform in Western Australia

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:44:53 +1000

In December 2018, the Government of Western Australia released barrister John Fiocco’s ‘Final Report to the Minister for Commerce [on] Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building Industry’. In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Ryder, Spencer Flay, and Chris Campbell sit down with presenter Michael Barnes to discuss the Fiocco Report and what it means for security of payment laws in Western Australia.

Episode 33 – Can a Builder in Liquidation Take Advantage of the Security of Payment Regime?

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:45:01 +1100

In our new Corrs High Vis podcast, Samuel Woff and Ryan Shlah sit down with presenter Wayne Jocic to discuss whether a builder that is in liquidation can take advantage of the security of payment regime.

Episode 31 – China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:06:16 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at China’s significant investment in infrastructure, including the unprecedented Belt and Road initiative. Senior Associate Celeste Koravos sits down with Xiaoyan (Mindy) Jin, Partner at Jiangsu Baijin Law, to discuss Chinese investment more broadly and how Australian companies can improve their chances of doing business successfully in China.

Episode 30 – The Lacrosse Fire and its impact

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 16:27:41 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we consider the Lacrosse fire and its aftermath. 300 owners have bought a claim in VCAT seeking $24 million in damages. Partner Ben Davidson sits down with Associate Emily Steiner to discuss Lacrosse and the impacts on the industry.

Episode 29 – Corrs Construction Law and Projects Update

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:52:29 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at our latest Corrs Construction Law and Projects Update. Andrew McCormack, Meri Siracusa and Wayne Jocic sit down with presenter David Hastie to consider three significant decisions covered in our latest publication.

Episode 28 – FIDIC and the Rainbow Suite

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:28:34 +1000

Episode 27 – Developing Positive Cultures

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 10:05:13 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at building positive cultures, particularly for younger women, in the construction and legal industries. Alice Hayes talks to Atelier Projects’ Corporate Director, Lisa Loschiavo, Lendlease Senior Development Manager, Lisa Gordon and Corrs Construction Partner Jane Hider. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and insights to help you make smarter decisions.

Episode 26 – Murray Report reviewing the national security of payment laws

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:29:31 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at the recently released Review of Payment Laws. Andrew McCormack, Wayne Jocic and Sam Woff sit down with Megan Sharkey to discuss some of the most important recommendations and their likely impact on the construction industry. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and insights to help you make smarter decisions.

Episode 25 – Early Contractor Involvement

Thu, 10 May 2018 12:17:42 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at Early Contractor Involvement. It’s a model which is becoming increasingly popular for engaging the market and procuring major projects. Margot Tait talks to Lawson Katiza, Associate Director at Savills and Andrew McCormack, Partner in the Corrs Brisbane Construction team.

Corrs High Vis: Episode 24 – Australian security of payment legislation – High Court guidance

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:01:18 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we look at two important High Court rulings which provide greater clarity in relation to Australia’s security of payment legislation.

The first sets out the scope of review from an adjudicator’s determination, while the second provides guidance on when a payment clause will be a prohibited ‘pay when paid’ clause. Wayne Jocic, Samuel Woff and Todd Spiller consider the implications. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and insights to help you make smarter decisions.

Episode 23 – Gender Equality in the Construction Industry

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:30:39 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we look at gender equality in the construction industry. With only 10 per cent of the industry’s workforce made up of women, how do we redress the balance? Margot Tait is joined by NAWIC’s Alison Price, Construction Skills Queensland Robert Sobyra and Corrs Senior Associate Melanie Cunado.

Episode 22 - Construction Market Forecast: 2018 and beyond

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:38:06 +1100

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Construction Partner Ben Davidson and Associate David Hastie take a closer look at the short, medium and long-term prospects for the sector with VEC civil engineer, Owen Cavanough. What do the next 12 months and beyond hold in store?

Episode 21 – Global Infrastructure (Part Two)

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:25:25 +1100

This week we feature the second of a two-part look at the challenges facing global infrastructure finance. Corrs CEO John Denton, who is First Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the B20 Infrastructure taskforce, sits down with Senior Associate Melanie Bond.

Episode 21 – Global Infrastructure (Part One)

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:13:19 +1100

This week we feature the first of a two-part look at the challenges facing global infrastructure finance. Corrs CEO John Denton, who is First Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the B20 Infrastructure taskforce, sits down with Senior Associate Melanie Bond.

Episode 20 – Proposed Reforms to Queensland’s Security of Payment Legislation

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:55:57 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we consider the Building Industry Fairness Bill of 2017. The Bill proposes further significant reforms to Queensland’s security of payment legislation.

Episode 19 – Case developments across Australia

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:29:42 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we consider some of the leading case developments around Australia and consider their implications for the construction industry. Jaclyn Masters is joined by Partners Michael Earwaker, Andrew McCormack, Consultant Wayne Jocic and Special Counsel Jennifer Barrett.

Episode 18 - Statutory Declarations: When you can be personally liable for inaccuracies

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:20:56 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast Leighton Moon and Samuel Woff consider the legal framework governing statutory declarations in the construction industry. We focus on a recent case in which an employee was found personably liable for a misleading and deceptive statutory declaration.

Episode 17 - Key Takeaways from the SoCLA National Conference

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:23:31 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Partner Shaun Bailey, Senior Associate Jaclyn Masters and Associate Raeesa Rawal discuss the key takeaways from the Society of Construction Law Australia’s National Conference, ‘A New Wave’, held on the Gold Coast in July.

Episode 16 - Recent Developments in Market Led Proposals in Queensland

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:06:33 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Andrew McCormack discusses recent developments regarding the Queensland State Government’s Market Led Proposals framework with Alison Teh.

Episode 15 – Defective Building Materials

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:34:54 +1000

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast Andrew McCormack and Martin Byers discuss the practical steps to be taken when it comes to defective building materials with Jaclyn Smith.

Episode 14 – Third Party Arbitration Funding Regimes in Asia

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 11:02:47 +1000

How do recent developments in third party arbitration funding regimes in Singapore and Hong Kong affect the international dispute resolution community? In this week’s Corrs High Vis, Senior Associate Jaclyn Smith and Associate Catherine O’Keefe discuss the changes.

Episode 13 - Building a Brand

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:18:03 +1000

How do people in professional services build their personal brand? In this week’s Corrs High Vis, Partner Bronwyn Lincoln and Dr Sean Brady of Brady Heywood discuss their approach with Senior Associate Jaclyn Smith.

Episode 12 – Partnering through Innovation

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:26:53 +1000

This week Corrs High Vis considers how innovative firms are changing the way they partner with clients. Lawyer Meghan Keary talks to Corrs Head of Innovation Graeme Grovum. Corrs High Vis tackles the issues that matter in the construction industry.

Special Edition – Corrs Breakfast Series June 2017: Delay & Disruption 2.0

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:23:28 +1000

In a special edition of Corrs High Vis, Lawyer David Hastie talks to Corrs Senior Associate Leighton Moon and HKA Vice President James Lyall ahead of Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Delay and Disruption breakfast seminar on Tuesday 20 June 2017. In considering the Society of Construction Law’s recently released 2nd edition of its Delay and Disruption Protocol, we consider how construction industry professionals can best take advantage of the updated protocol.

Episode 11 - Doing Business with Asia (Part Two: China)

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:53:36 +1000

In the second of our two-part Corrs High Vis special, we take a closer look at Chinese cultural values, business etiquette and negotiation styles. China plays a crucial role in Australia’s construction market. But what are the sensitivities professionals need to observe when doing business with our largest trading partner? Corrs Lawyer David Hastie talks to paralegal Jonathan Mackojc who has lived and worked in China about the cultural rhythms he has experienced.

Episode 11 – Doing Business with Asia (Part One)

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:20:20 +1000

In this two-part Corrs High Vis special, we take a closer look at Japanese and Chinese cultural values, business etiquette and negotiation styles. In Part One, Senior Associate Celeste Koravos discusses the complex decision making process in Japanese companies with lawyer David Hastie.

Episode 10 – Arbitration and its role in Common Law

Fri, 26 May 2017 09:29:34 +1000

This week Corrs High Vis considers whether arbitration can assist in the development of Common Law. Partner Andrew Stephenson and Associate Astrid Andersson consider the Australian perspective.

Episode 9 - Heading West: WA Market Update

Tue, 16 May 2017 11:28:38 +1000

This week Corrs High Vis heads West to consider some of the trends emerging in Western Australia’s construction industry. In the midst of a five-year demand recession, where do opportunities lie? Corrs Construction Partner Sarah Leonard considers the landscape as funds tighten and disputes rise.

Episode 8 – Corrs Construction Law Update (April 2017)

Tue, 09 May 2017 15:47:09 +1000

This week Corrs High Vis considers some of the key cases and industry updates from our latest Construction Law Update. Corrs Construction Partners Andrew McCormack and Matthew Muir and Consultant Wayne Jocic consider the landscape with Senior Associate Jaclyn Smith.

Episode 7 – What’s Next for Market-Led Proposals In Australia?

Tue, 02 May 2017 15:16:15 +1000

Market-led proposals are gaining momentum in Australia, creating both challenges and opportunities for governments around the country. In our latest podcast, Corrs Graduate Georgia Westbrook talks to Corrs Partner Jane Hider. What can the construction industry expect next from MLPs?

Episode 6 – Penchant for prefab: A viable alternative to traditional building

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:47:27 +1000

New construction technologies are transforming the way buildings are going up around the world and prefab and modular building, in particular, are gravitating towards the mainstream of construction in Australia. In our latest podcast, Corrs Senior Associate Leighton Moon talks to Bill McCorkell of Archiblox about the shift, the benefits it brings and the future landscape.

Episode 5 – Attracting a crowd: Stadium Development lessons from overseas

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:54:50 +1100

They come around once in a lifetime. Despite the complex approvals, funding and decision-making associated with building new stadia, overseas developments have proved they can be an economically sustainable proposition. But what does it really take to make a sporting arena successful over the long term? Corrs Partner Andrew McCormack and Associate Director at Savills, Lawson Katiza offer Isobel Farquharson their analysis in our latest Corrs High Vis.

Episode 4 – Seminar: When is Arbitration the Answer?

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:31:18 +1100

When is arbitration the answer? It's a question that's being asked more and more in construction. This week, industry professionals gathered in Melbourne to hear from experts in the field, including the Honourable Justice Croft from the Supreme Court of Victoria, Albert Monichino QC and Corrs International Arbitration Partner, Bronwyn Lincoln.

Episode 3 – Construction Market Forecast: 2017 and beyond

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:50:23 +1100

Construction activity and spend are forecast to contract over 2016-17. So where do the areas of growth lie? In this episode of Corrs High Vis, Partner Ben Davidson and Lawyer David Hastie consider the emerging trends over the next twelve months and beyond.

Episode 2 – Sydney Arbitration Week (Part Two)

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:44:23 +1100

This episode of Corrs High Vis, features Part Two of our special look at Sydney Arbitration Week. What must Australia do to strengthen its position as an arbitration hub? Host Jaclyn Smith is joined by Partner Andrew Stephenson, Head of Arbitration Chambers Hong Kong Gavin Denton and Abhinav Bhushan of the International Chamber of Commerce, South Asia.

Episode 2 - Sydney Arbitration Week (Part One)

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:50:55 +1100

In this second episode of Corrs High Vis, we take a special look at Sydney Arbitration week. Host Jaclyn Smith is joined by Partner Andrew Stephenson, Head of Arbitration Chambers Hong Kong, Gavin Denton and South Asia ICC Director, Abhinav Bhushan.

Episode 1 – Corrs’ Construction Law Update (Nov 2016)

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:38:39 +1100

In this very first episode of Corrs High Vis, Partners Ben Davidson, Andrew McCormack and consultant Wayne Jocic consider the key take-outs from our latest Construction Law Update and tell host David Hastie what these findings mean for your business.