Webinar replay: NSW Construction Shutdown – What you need to know

Webinar Replay

 

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On 17 July 2021, the NSW Government announced a shutdown of the construction industry until at least 30 July 2021. This webinar provided an update on the current restrictions as of 22 July 2021, and what you can do now to minimise costs and delays with current building and construction projects. 

In this webinar, Russell Kennedy’s Dispute Resolution (Building and Construction) team, comprised of Goran GelicWalter MacCallum, Kailee Shurmer and Chantal Reigo provided an overview around how you can develop a strategy for your business to get through the shutdown period. 

The key topics covered in this webinar included:

  • overview of the current restrictions;
  • extensions of time, delay and disruption issues;
  • suspension, force majeure and site safety arrangements; 
  • engagement with stakeholders and supply chains;
  • payment obligations, cash flow and solvency risks; and
  • employment issues.   

How we can help

For more information on anything covered in this webinar please contact Goran Gelic, Walter MacCallum, Kailee Shurmer, Jos Mulcahy or Chantal Reigo.

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