Doctrine of Proportionate Liability First Edition - Book

Doctrine of Proportionate Liability  is a new work providing a comprehensive and comparative examination of proportionate liability, as enacted in each Australian jurisdiction and as introduced in New Zealand.

Proportionate liability has reshaped the legal contours of multi-party responsibility in civil disputes. Introduced as an alternative to the common law doctrine of joint and several liability, it is now central to litigation involving people whose liability often intersects with that of multiple parties, particularly building professionals.

 Author Kim Lovegrove offers a unique perspective based on his deep experience in the law reform process.  He draws upon legislative analysis, case law, and his direct involvement in the foundational reforms that introduced proportionate liability into Australian law through the National Model Building Act (NMBA).

 This work reflects not only a deep knowledge of the law, but an intimate understanding of how regulatory systems are built, reformed, and interpreted in practice.

 For legal practitioners, policymakers, insurers,  regulators and academics, this book maps the policy motivations, the technical formulations, and the practical consequences of proportionate liability legislation.

Doctrine of Proportionate Liability is a unique and essential resource.

1. Foreword and Academic Reflection
2. History and Evolution of the Doctrine
3. Proportionate Liability in Victoria (VIC)
4. Proportionate Liability in New South Wales (NSW)
5. Proportionate Liability in Queensland (QLD)
6. Proportionate Liability in South Australia (SA)
7. Proportionate Liability in Tasmania (TAS)
8. Proportionate Liability in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
9. Proportionate Liability in Western Australia (WA)
10. Proportionate Liability in the Northern Territory (NT)
11. Proportionate Liability under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
12. Comparative National Matrix of Proportionate Liability Regimes
13. Proportionate Liability in New Zealand (NZ)
14. Other Nations that Apply Proportionate Liability Regimes
15. Proportionate Liability - There is divided opinion
16. The IBQC draft Model Building Act Proportionate Liability Provision
17. Proportionate Liability: Coherent Doctrine, Fragmented Legislative Architecture
18. Author’s Reflections
19. Appendices