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A close-up photograph shows a metal sign with the letters "CFMEU" engulfed in orange and yellow flames, resting on a bed of glowing red and grey embers and ash. The metal is blackened and charred from the fire. The background is completely black.

A close-up photograph shows a metal sign with the letters "CFMEU" engulfed in orange and yellow flames, resting on a bed of glowing red and grey embers and ash. The metal is blackened and charred from the fire. The background is completely black.

How QLD Construction Can Navigate the Legal Fallout from the CFMEU Corruption Crisis

John Merlo

Feb 1523 min read

Cinematic dawn view of a Brisbane construction site with cranes, showing a contractor’s gloved hands holding an open contract where a “within 5 business days” clause is highlighted, alongside a site diary on a clipboard and subtle clock/calendar graphics, with empty space for the article title.

Cinematic dawn view of a Brisbane construction site with cranes, showing a contractor’s gloved hands holding an open contract where a “within 5 business days” clause is highlighted, alongside a site diary on a clipboard and subtle clock/calendar graphics, with empty space for the article title.

The Contractor's Guide to Time Bar Clauses in Queensland

John Merlo

Feb 1317 min read

Cinematic Queensland construction site at sunset with a building contract on a clipboard in the foreground, showing a “Notice to Remedy Breach” header, symbolising lawful termination for repudiation.

Cinematic Queensland construction site at sunset with a building contract on a clipboard in the foreground, showing a “Notice to Remedy Breach” header, symbolising lawful termination for repudiation.

Repudiation in QLD Construction Contracts

John Merlo

Feb 1117 min read

Builder in hi-vis stands at a Queensland home construction site at sunset, reviewing paperwork on a clipboard and a phone, suggesting a payment dispute.

Builder in hi-vis stands at a Queensland home construction site at sunset, reviewing paperwork on a clipboard and a phone, suggesting a payment dispute.

Quantum Meruit QLD: A 2026 Guide to Fair Payment for Construction Work

John Merlo

Feb 1016 min read

Cinematic golden-hour photo of a newly finished Queensland home with landscaping complete, as a builder in hi-vis and an owner in smart casual shake hands near the entry; a clipboard checklist, rolled plans and keys sit on a ute, with open space on the left for a headline.

Cinematic golden-hour photo of a newly finished Queensland home with landscaping complete, as a builder in hi-vis and an owner in smart casual shake hands near the entry; a clipboard checklist, rolled plans and keys sit on a ute, with open space on the left for a headline.

Practical Completion in QLD

John Merlo

Feb 1014 min read

A subcontractor standing behind a glass wall with a suited developer on the other side, in front of a golden hour Queensland construction site

A subcontractor standing behind a glass wall with a suited developer on the other side, in front of a golden hour Queensland construction site

Privity of Contract in Queensland Construction

John Merlo

Feb 913 min read

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