Advocacy

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...

The State Planning Commission (SPC) has prepared a discussion paper on inspection policies for the purpose of gathering feedback from key stakeholders, which will be used to inform further updates to Practice Directions, in particular Practice...

The New Zealand Government is changing the liability rules in the building and construction sector. Changes to legislation, expected to take effect in 2027, will shift Aotearoa New Zealand’s liability settings from joint and several to...

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is proposing a new registration scheme for SA residential building inspectors, possibly requiring changes to the Building Work Contractors Act 1995. They’re seeking public and industry feedback from 14 Nov to...

On the 10th of November PlanSA made the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (General) (Miscellaneous) (No 2) Amendment Regulations 2025. These changes may affect the length of time it takes for planning applications to be processed.

For the past three years, SPASA, in collaboration with the Institute of Research and Learning, (IRLearning) has been working closely with Waihanga Ara Rau to establish a formal qualification for swimming pool and spa building in New Zealand.

Building Ministers have finally signed off on the publication of National Construction Code 2025 (NCC 2025). The final version of NCC 2025 will be available from 1 February 2026, with a start date of 1 May 2026.

Building Rules Consent (BRC) is SA’s largest building certification business and we are always working to improve the way builders can navigate the rules and complex processes SA councils put in place.

Starting later this year the QBCC, in partnership with the Queensland Government, will begin to roll-out digital licences via the Queensland Digital Licence app. This initiative will make using and renewing a QBCC digital licence simpler, faster...

In August members received an update on the Queensland Electrical Safety Office’s Guidance Note – Water Equipment intended to explain the application of existing regulations for installation or maintenance of prescribed electrical equipment. That...

SPASA is proud to be leading the review of several key Australian Standards for pool and spa design and manufacture. As part of the Standards Committee, SPASA invites members to share their expertise to help guide revisions and support industry...