We understand that building disputes and complex assessments require expert analysis regardless of location.
Our national service delivery model ensures that legal professionals, tribunals, and property owners across Australia have access to the same high standard of expert evidence and technical assessment that has been relied upon in NCAT, District Court, and Appeal Panel proceedings since 2009.
Building standards and compliance requirements are governed by national codes and Australian Standards.
While regional variations exist in building practices, our expertise in the Building Code of Australia (BCA/NCC) and relevant Australian Standards (AS2870, AS3700, AS3740, AS/NZS 2589, AS/NZS 3500) ensures consistent, authoritative assessments across all jurisdictions.
Sydney & Greater Sydney – Head Office
Regional NSW
Canberra
Melbourne & Greater Melbourne
Regional Victoria
Brisbane & Greater Brisbane
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
Adelaide & Greater Adelaide
Hobart
Launceston
Perth & Greater Perth
Darwin
Our expert witness practice regularly involves interstate matters where tribunal or court proceedings are conducted in one jurisdiction but relate to construction work in another state or territory. We provide:
We coordinate comprehensive site inspections across Australia, managing:
All travel costs are transparently quoted and included in our fee proposals for interstate matters.
While Australian Standards and the BCA provide national consistency, we recognise and account for regional variations in:
This regional awareness ensures our expert assessments are contextually appropriate while maintaining technical rigour.
Mario Bournelis has provided expert evidence in proceedings across multiple Australian jurisdictions, including:
This cross-jurisdictional experience ensures familiarity with procedural requirements and evidentiary standards in different tribunals and courts.
Contact us by phone or email to discuss your matter. We can arrange telephone conferences at times convenient to your time zone.
We conduct conflict checks and review your instructions, including any court or tribunal orders requiring expert evidence.
We provide transparent fee proposals covering:
We coordinate site access with all relevant parties and schedule inspections to meet court or tribunal timelines.
Expert reports delivered within agreed timeframes, formatted to tribunal or court requirements.
We attend expert conclaves, concurrent evidence sessions, or cross-examination as required, either in person or via video link where permitted.
Do you charge extra for interstate matters?
Travel costs for interstate site inspections are transparently quoted in our fee proposal. Our professional fees for report preparation remain the same regardless of property location.
Can you provide urgent reports for interstate tribunal matters?
Yes. We regularly assist with urgent NCAT, VCAT, and QCAT matters requiring expedited expert reports. Contact us immediately to discuss urgent timelines.
Do you attend hearings interstate?
Yes. We attend expert conclaves, concurrent evidence sessions, and cross-examination hearings across Australia, either in person or via video conference where permitted by the tribunal or court.
How do you coordinate site inspections interstate?
We work directly with solicitors and parties to schedule site access that accommodates all parties’ availability and meets tribunal timelines. Inspections can be conducted independently or with legal representatives present as required.
Are you familiar with state-specific building regulations?
Yes. While we primarily work to national standards (BCA/NCC and Australian Standards), we are familiar with state-specific variations and local government requirements across Australian jurisdictions.
