8-8-25 / Claire Schneider, Jason Mitchenson — Building & Construction, Contract, Judicial Review & Administrative
Claire Schneider and Jason Mitchenson (led by P O'Shea KC, J Rowland KC, D Piggott KC, A Stumer KC and leading J Menzies) appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by Corrs Chambers Westgarth. The proceeding concerned the validity of a referees’ report that examined contractual claims made by the plaintiff against…
Bright Days Herston Pty Ltd v ATG Project & Property Solutions Pty Ltd [2025] QSC 147
25-6-25 / Jason Mitchenson — Contract, Building & Construction
Jason Mitchenson (led by D S Piggott KC) represented the first respondent, instructed by Thomson Geer. This case concerned an application sought by Bright Days (the Applicant), seeking a declaration that an adjudication decision of the second respondent is void due to jurisdictional error, and for this decision to be…
Forme Two Pty Ltd v McNab Developments (Qld) [2025] QSC 96
12-5-25 / Michael Trim — Building & Construction, Contract
Michael Trim appeared for the applicant, instructed by Thomson Geer. The applicant sought to have the initial adjudication decision by one of the respondents declared void. The central issue was whether the adjudication decision was affected by jurisdictional error under the Building Industry Fairness Act 2017. Hindman J held that…
Abbott Builders (Qld) Pty Ltd v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2025] QCAT 144
28-4-25 / Tim Elliss — Building & Construction, Judicial Review & Administrative
Tim Elliss appeared for the applicant, instructed by Robinson Locke Lawyers. The case concerned the tribunal review of decisions made by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). The QBCC issued the applicant a direction to rectify (DTR decision) in response to defects found in the construction of a new…
