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Construction Economy

The Walton Construction Collapse Lawsuit

#Construction #NAB #Walton NAB is facing a potential $74 million lawsuit from over 1000 creditors for their apparent role in the Walton Construction Collapse. References https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-04/nab-could-face-$74million-suit-over-walton-construction-collapse/11466506?section=business

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Opal Tower

The Opal Tower Defects Bill

#OpalTower #Defects #Construction Icon construction only allocated $1 million for defects in Opal Tower. An insufficient amount given that Icon has reportedly spent $24 million already. References Opal Tower builder Icon put aside $1 million for building defects but has spent $24 million so farhttps://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-28/opal-tower-developer-icon-reveals-24-million-spent-on-repairs/11452742?pfmredir=sm&sf218208758=1 Opal Tower built on ‘bargain basement prices’ — say subcontractorshttps://www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/opal-tower-built-on-bargain-basement-prices-say-subcontractors/news-story/a55d5c6bc396a013f4e82b38252d5890

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Opal Tower

Opal Tower Court Case Delayed

#OpalTower #CourtCase #Australia The Opal Tower class action lawsuit has been delayed by 42 days due to the complexity of the class-action lawsuit. Let’s look at the Judges concerns and the portions of the Home Building Act that would be relevant to this case. References https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-09/sydney-opal-tower-class-action-lawsuit-proceedings-delayed/11398794

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Indigenous Political Commentary

Victimhood Doesn’t Pay – References

Victimhood Doesn’t Pay #CindyPrior #QUT #18c One way to realise that you are not a victim.   Reference Court costs land university worker Cindy Prior in bankruptcy https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/court-costs-land-university-worker-cindy-prior-in-bankruptcy/news-story/622728bcff80a9ce51195b3acea114ad?fbclid=IwAR2hv-D4-kZVHidoNWNTpcMw9S1YuZfky-UTfVvm_DtrlNEgGscTwsPHJ_o QUT computer lab racial discrimination lawsuit thrown out https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/nov/04/qut-computer-lab-racial-discrimination-lawsuit-thrown-out