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Episode 63: Follow the Money with Dawna Wright
Dawna Wright discusses the critical role of forensic accountants in construction disputes, from quantifying losses to providing independent expert evidence. She also explores the impact of AI on expert analysis and the importance of collaboration to manage risk and avoid disputes.
Episode 62: How contracting, technology and workforce design are reshaping major projects with Andrew Chapman
Andrew Chapman is the CEO of the Queensland Major Contractors Association, representing the companies delivering Queensland's largest infrastructure projects, including roads, rail, energy, and major civil works. With over 30 years in the engineering and construction sector, Andrew brings deep insight into how Australia's major projects pipeline is evolving and what it will take to deliver it.
Episode 61: Reforming the Building Industry in Victoria
Bronwyn Weir and Matthew Bell join host Jennifer Raphael to unpack the drivers behind Victoria's building reforms, from past system failures to combustible cladding.
Forthcoming events
Our Events Subcommittee are busy planning our next events.
There's plenty on for younger practitioners too, with social events and mooting through our Young Construction Committee, and our 2026 mentoring program now open for applications.
And we'll be closing out the year with end-of-year functions in cities around the country.
We're also looking forward to the Stynes Address to be held in Sydney on 27 October — one of the highlights on our calendar.
Watch this space for more information.
SCL Australia and SCL New Zealand: Shared Experiences on complex projects and PPPs across the shores
Karen Mitchell, Independent Chair for the Wellington Hospitals Campus Redevelopment Steering Group; Sam O’Malley, General Counsel - Corporate and Disputes, Fletcher Construction; Jon Varndell, Group Director – Transformation, AECOM
Moderators: Helen Macfarlane, President, SCL NZ; Caroline Beaumaris, Chair, SCL Australia
Extraordinary Events, Ordinary Clauses: In an age of shocks, what the fuel crisis reveals about time and cost risk allocation in construction contracts
Industry Perspectives on Standard Contracting in Queensland
Janelle Mehrten, Chief Contracts Officer, DHPW, Danielle Muscat, Director, Resolve Commercial, Steven Evans, Director, Concordia Resolution. Moderator: Kirsty Smith, Partner, Holding Redlich
Welcome
The Society of Construction Law (Australia) is a single national organisation of members, at all stages of their professional career, who share an interest in construction law. The 16 founding members were drawn from all mainland states. Meet the current directors and team.
The Society encourages the active involvement of all of its members and discourse across the broad spectrum of issues relating to construction law, including matters of policy and legislation, "front end" issues, dispute avoidance, and all forms of dispute resolution.
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