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The QLD Compliance Shock: 5 QBCC Act Traps for Directors New to Queensland
For construction directors expanding into Queensland, the QBCC Act presents a minefield of unique compliance traps. This guide breaks down the five most critical areas—from personal liability and strict financial requirements to expansive disciplinary powers—that differ significantly from NSW and VIC, helping you avoid the common "compliance shock."

John Merlo
Jan 813 min read


Protecting Profit Through Strategic Legal Investment on Queensland Projects
For Queensland developers, viewing legal counsel as a strategic risk management tool rather than a cost is key to protecting profitability. This guide outlines how to address the five most significant construction risks—from ambiguous contracts and BIF Act claims to QBCC directives and subcontractor insolvency—through proactive legal strategies.

John Merlo
Dec 29, 202516 min read


Statutory Demands in QLD - 3 Fatal Flaws That Will Sink a Developer's Offsetting Claim
A statutory demand can trigger the liquidation of your development company. Learn the three most common and fatal flaws developers make when using an offsetting claim as a defence, from weak evidence and miscalculations to procedural errors, and discover the strategy needed to protect your business.

John Merlo
Nov 3, 202514 min read
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