Australia’s consumer protection law – a potent weapon in construction law disputes
Dr Donald Charrett (2011) 3 CLInt 23 Arguably the most significant of its many impacts is that the TPA set norms for acceptable behaviour that impact every aspect of commercial transactions, including the negotiations that culminate in a contract. Although originally based on American legislation, the Australian TPA/CCA has no direct counterpart in the common law world in terms
- Published in Dispute Boards
Australian legal guidelines for forensic engineering experts
PJ Murphy, L Duthie, B Bielert [Baker & McKenzie] & D Charrett (2010) V11 No1 Australian Journal of Structural Engineering 11 This article will guide the forensic engineering expert through all aspects of an engineering dispute in Australia. This includes investigations into the failure or non-operation of materials, products, structures or components; assisting the client
- Published in Expert Evidence
Report on the 10th International DRBF Conference in Istanbul
Dr Donald Charrett (2010) 7 Buildlaw 73 The Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF) held its 10th international conference in Istanbul from 14-16 May 2010, preceded by two days of workshops. MTECC member Donald Charrett attended the conference and workshops, and prepared a report which has been published in Buildlaw. Further information can be downloaded: Download
- Published in Dispute Resolution Board, Uncategorized
The Engineer is dead. Long live the engineer!
Dr Donald Charrett (2010) Society of Construction Law HK; (2010) 134 ACLN 20. This paper was delivered at a meeting of the Society of Construction Law Hong Kong on 21 June 2010. The paper was awarded the Society’s essay prize for 2009. It was subsequently published in (2010) 134 Australian Construction Law News 20. Traditionally, the engineer
- Published in Construction Contracts
Is contractual risk a zero-sum game?
Dr Donald Charrett (2010) 38 BDPS News 12 This paper was first published in BDPS News, and by kind permission of BDPS, subsequently delivered at the Society of Construction Law Australia’s inaugural conference in Perth on 19 June 2010. This paper endeavours to suggest answers to the question from a consideration of the nature and
- Published in Construction Contracts