Building Defects and Potential Solutions
Many buildings in Australia have experienced cracking, leaking and structural damage, in some cases adding to as much as $50 million. This forum will discuss examples of damage occurring in Canberra and elsewhere, probable patterns in defects, financial implications and potential solutions proposed and being tested in Australian jurisdictions.
Bronwyn specialises in advising governments as regulators. Her expertise spans all areas of regulatory law including advising on complaints, prosecutions, investigative powers, notices or orders, registration/licensing and administrative law. Bronwyn is frequently engaged to conduct reviews and to assist clients to develop risk based regulatory decision making frameworks, policies and procedures. In 2017 Bronwyn co-authored the Building Confidence Report with Professor Peter Shergold which remains an influential report in policy development for the building industry. In addition to being known for expertise in building regulation , Bronwyn advises regulators in sectors including education, health, water and climate law. Bronwyn acts for all levels of government and whilst based in Victoria frequently advises governments across Australia
