Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Chief Commissioner Bill Kusznirczuk has confirmed that senior government executive Prue Digby will
commence as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Authority effective
from Monday, 25 November 2013.
Ms Digby has resigned as a VBA Board member and will replace Joe Dimasi as VBA Chief Executive Officer. Mr Dimasi has decided to step down for personal reasons. Mr Kusznirczuk said he and the Board respected the decision taken by Mr Dimasi.We have made significant advancement by enhancing our ability to be a better regulator with additional resourcing and training and by bringing in a more systematic and thorough audit program across both the building and plumbing sectors,” he said.
VBA Chairman and Chief Commissioner said: “We will continue to build on these achievements and meet the many reform challenges still confronting us by focusing on standards, enforcement and the best interests of consumers. “The Victorian building industry is a significant contributor to the State’s economy and I look forward to working with Ms Digby over the coming months to further entrench reforms that support industry growth and jobs,” Mr Kusznirczuk said.