Advocacy Activities

The QBCC’s implementation of the latest phase of the Queensland Government’s Building Reg Reno reforms has continued, with Tranche 3 commencing on 1 February 2026.

From 1 July 2026, Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) will no longer be issued by privatised insurers. Instead, insurance will be issued exclusively by the new Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC). As such, the management of your Builder’s...

Building Commission NSW is updating the Swimming Pool Register. The new modernised and streamlined register launches on 16 March 2026. The new register is designed to be modernised and streamlined. It is important to note the transition includes...

The State Planning Commission recently prepared a discussion paper on Practice Directions 8 and 9. Members of the building industry and local government were encouraged to provide feedback, and SPASA has made a submission.

The NZ government regularly releases a list of determinations on the Building Performance website. The first determination for this year, 2026/001, is relevant for the swimming pool and spa industry.

The Australian Building Codes Board has released the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 preview, providing early access to the next edition before the full NCC 2025 publication. The various state jurisdictions are considering their adoption...

The Victorian government has released a discussion paper for comment, setting out details of the proposed Minimum Financial Requirements (MFR) that will apply from 1 July 2026 for pool and spa builders and installers in Victoria.

Following communication and discussion with members, SPASA has provided a submission to the new Buyer Protections Regulation consultation. Visit the SPASA website to read an overview of the points which were raised, and access SPASA's full...

Shortly before the end of 2025 the Department of Housing and Urban Development advised that the Assessment Improvements Code Amendment had been finalised and adopted by the Minister for Planning. This amendment includes a new, clear, definition...

Late last year the NZ government released a list of determinations on the Building Performance website. One determination, 2025/057, is relevant for the swimming pool and spa industry. This determination relates to Compliance of part of a pool...

Today the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has released a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for consultation in relation to the changes proposed in Victoria for domestic building insurance (DBI) which will see the introduction...

Under new regulations, residential and commercial buildings must be built as all-electric, and existing gas hot water systems in residential buildings must be replaced with electric alternatives at end-of-life. This is relevant for gas pool...