Industry News

Building Legislation Amendment Act 2023 has commenced The Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 received assent from the Governor on 11 December 2023. Schedules 1, 3, 4, and 5 of the Building Legislation Amendment Act 2023 have commenced operation. Amendments in Schedule 2 of the Act that relate to building product safety will commence at a later date to be prescribed. This commencement will be settled in consultation with industry. The Act makes amendments to building and strata legislation that are designed to uplift the standards of construction on homes being built across NSW, and to prevent unscrupulous builders from operating in the market.

Fact sheet explaining the key differences between farm type buildings and sheds used for storage purposes.

An outline of risk levels, known as Bushfire Attack Levels which determines construction requirements for a Building Permit.

A brief summary of the new laws introduced in December 2019 to improve swimming pool and spa safety in Victoria.

Latest updates from the VBA for December 2022.

Key changes, including changes to the cost threshold and levy rate payable - effective from January 2023.