Author: Daniel Briggs

The Victorian Parliament recently passed the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. The new legislation addresses problems faced by parties with VCAT matters involving Commonwealth jurisdiction following the recent decision in Thurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd [2022] VSCA 226.

The Victorian Parliament passed the Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2023, which addresses problems faced by parties with VCAT matters involving claims for contribution under Part IV of the Wrongs Act following the decision in Vaughan Constructions Pty Ltd v Melbourne Water Corporation [2023] VCAT 233.