Advocacy

The DR AS/NZS 5125.1:2014 Amd 1:2025 Heat pump water heaters - Performance assessment, Part 1: Air source heat pump water heaters, is open for comment until 18 September 2025.

SPASA made a submission to the South Australian Government who conducted a review of the laws which govern the building and construction industry.

The 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been delayed. The Government has now made a public announcement about their intentions for NCC 2025 and beyond, in an effort to speed up new home building activity.

Building and Energy has released an online survey for consumers and homeowners. We encourage SPASA members to provide feedback on your recent experiences in building and have your say on any improvements you would like to see to the legislation.

The WA Government has announced amendments to the Notice for the Home Owner (the Notice).

The New Zealand standards NZS 1838:2025 (Design and Fabrication) and NZS 1839:2025 (Installation) are now published and available to the industry.

This year’s National Skills Week (25–31 August 2025) highlights the importance of skilled trades in building Australia’s future workforce.

SPASA has been actively working with the Queensland Electrical Safety Office since April to navigate the changes to Queensland’s Electrical Safety Regulation 2013.

The South Australian Government recently announced changes to Building Indemnity Insurance for residential building work that will start on 1 October 2025.

We encourage our members to get involved by applying to join the project’s Technical Committee.

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AS 2783 – Use of Reinforced Concrete for Small Swimming Pools, providing industry with access to an update for this outdated standard.

VICTORIA: The new Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) will begin operations on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.