The Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act: A new regime

摘要

This article seeks to provide a historical background to the perceived need for, and the introduction of, the Building and Construction Industry Improvement Act 2005 (Cth), as well as a summary of its key provisions. It is likely to have a significant impact on the way business is done in the industry, not just in relation to industrial relations, but also in relation to contracting practices generally.