The Victorian Planning Minister Mathew Guy has announced that the new Victorian Building Authority will be established to oversee the regulation of the building industry.
The Building Commission, Plumbing Industry Commission and Architects Registration Board will be absorbed into the new authority, which will provide a central point of governance for builders, plumbers and architects.
The new Legislation to establish the Victorian Building Authority will come into effect 1 July 2013.
Two new Legislative Bills issued effective 1 July 2013 can be read online -
Victorian Building and Planning Legislation Bill 1
Victorian Building and Planning Legislation Bill 2
Your association has made a number of written submissions and has recently met with senior beaurocrats to put forward issues of concern regarding our industry, particularly pool builders.