Cladding Rectification Levy

On 1 January 2020, the State Government implemented the combustible cladding…


Cladding Rectification Levy

An additional building permit levy is being introduced by the Victorian…


New Registration Laws for Pools & Spas

On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into…


Maintenance of Essential Safety Measures

Essential Safety Measures (ESMs) are the safety features required in a building…


Toughened Glass Product Safety Recall

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a product safety…


NCC 2019 "Out of Cycle" Amendment

An out of cycle amendment to the 2019 National Construction Code, to be known…


$600 Million Towards Cladding Repairs

Recently the Victorian Government committed $600 million to fix buildings with…


Timber Framing Concession - Advisory Note

In recent weeks the VBA and the ABCB have issued industry alerts and advisory…


Professional Indemnity Concessions

The most recent Ministerial Order released on 11 July will come into effect on…


Cladding Safety Victoria

Cladding Safety Victoria has been established by the Victorian Government to…