The VBA introduced wide-ranging reforms in July with more scheduled for September as a result of amendments to the legislation that governs registered building practitioners.
Key areas of change are:
- From 1 September 2016 it will be an offence for a builder to appoint a private building surveyor in respect of domestic building work.
- Owner-builders will not be able to enter into a contract with a person to carry out work over $5,000 unless that person is a registered building practitioner.
- Prospective Owner-builders will also have to undergo an online eligibility assessment and achieve a 100% pass rate.
- Introduction of a new 5 year registration period for building practitioners.
- From 1 September 2016 new grounds for disciplinary action and a new process for conducting disciplinary proceedings against building practitioners will be introduced.
More information, fact sheets and practitioner guides in relation to all of these changes and more can be found on the VBA’s website here.
SPASA members are encouraged to call Marita Callanan on 9501 2040 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss.
Members are also advised to attend the Pool Builder Meeting at SPASA on 31 August at 5.30pm. VBA representatives, SPASA's construction lawyer and Board members will be available to discuss these regulation changes as well as the recent updates to our Contracts. Filling fast - don't miss out!
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