The last decade saw the greatest increase in high-rise apartment construction in Australia’s history, concentrated in the capital cities. This unprecedented growth in high-rise apartment complexes coincided with increased building faults and structural defects, such as cracking foundations, water leaks, balcony defects, and flammable cladding. Notable examples include Sydney’s Opal and Mascot Towers, which were
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