Jeanette Barbaro

Krongold v Thurin [2023] VSCA 191 Key takeout Where a proceeding in VCAT involves a matter arising under federal laws, VCAT cannot hear the matter but can refer that proceeding to the Supreme Court of Victoria under s 77 of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998 (Vic) (VCAT Act). A referral by VCAT invokes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court without the need for a fresh or new initiating process.

Building Legislation Amendment (Building Classes) Regulation 2023 Takeouts On 24 February 2023 the NSW Government published a new Regulation that will impact the construction and property sector. The Regulation impacts buildings containing a class 2, 3 or 9c part.

Thurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd [2022] VSCA 226 Key takeout The Supreme Court of Victoria has confirmed that the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) does not have jurisdiction to hear and decide matters arising under Commonwealth laws as these are matters in federal jurisdiction.