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SPASA champions new industry standard

July 2nd, 2025
Advocacy
Standards Australia have recently published AS 2783 – Use of Reinforced Concrete for Small Swimming Pools, providing industry with access to an update for this outdated standard. This new edition is the result of SPASA’s continued commitment to...
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VIC: From 1 July 2025, the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will officially start

June 30th, 2025
Advocacy
VICTORIA: The new Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will begin operations on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
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QLD Electrical changes cause confusion

April 9th, 2025
Advocacy
QLD Electrical changes cause confusion. SPASA members may have received the latest QLD eSAFE Electrical – bulletin where it highlighted changes which came into effect 1st April 2025 to water equipment as they relate to pools and spas (prescribed...
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Calculation of MEPS and star rating for swimming pool pumps

March 26th, 2025
Advocacy
SPASA held an Industry Stakeholder Meeting on 21 March 2025, bringing together major pool pump manufacturers to discuss the proposed changes, with presentations delivered by the Department.
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SA: Assessment Improvements Code Amendment

March 11th, 2025
Advocacy
Earlier this year, SPASA members were made aware that the South Australia state government was consulting on technical amendments which will impact the performance and operation of South Australia’s Planning and Design Code (SA PDC).
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South Australian Assessment Improvements Code Amendment

February 5th, 2025
Advocacy
South Australian Assessment Improvements Code Amendment
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VICTORIA: VMIA Releases New Information Sheet to Simplify Documentation for Pool Builders

February 3rd, 2025
Advocacy
VMIA has released a Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) Information Sheet outlining builders' documentation requirements for completed pool and spa projects.
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SA: South Australian Building and Construction Industry Review

January 31st, 2025
Advocacy
SPASA made a submission to the South Australian Government who conducted a review of the laws which govern the building and construction industry.
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Understanding the National Construction Code (NCC) through videos

March 1st, 2024
Advocacy
The NCC has produced a series of videos to assist users with better understanding what is required to comply to the NCC.
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Review into Building Indemnity Insurance and related consumer protections

February 13th, 2024
Advocacy
The South Australian Government want to hear your experiences and perspectives on the Building Indemnity Insurance (BII) scheme.
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