Advocacy

For the first time, the 2026 Census includes dedicated occupation codes for the pool and spa industry. By completing your Census and selecting the correct code, you'll help strengthen industry data, advocacy, training and future funding.

Understanding Australian Standards just got easier. SPASA has partnered with Standards Australia to develop Consumer Reference Guides that help consumers make informed decisions and better understand pool safety barriers and other important topics.

The NZ government regularly releases a list of determinations on the Building Performance website. The latest determination for this year, 2026/013, is relevant for the swimming pool and spa industry.

SPASA publishes a suite of standard-form pool-building contracts intended to support members in managing building projects and to guide the relationship with Clients.

The Victorian DBI scheme is finishing up at the end of this month, and the Home Warranty Scheme takes effect from 1 July. Members are reminded to ensure they are using the correct contract levers to ensure that changes or increases to their...

Australia's future workforce depends on more than attracting new apprentices and trainees, it also relies on experienced industry professionals stepping forward to share their knowledge and help develop the next generation.

As the new financial year approaches, now is the perfect time to get organised. Explore practical EOFY resources, tax time tools, checklists and industry-specific guidance to help your business finish strong and start the year with confidence.

In April, SPASA advised members that Safe Work Australia (SWA) had proposed significantly lower airborne workplace exposure limits (WELs) for nine chemicals which included Chlorine. Last week SWA revealed the new WELs airborne contaminants hub and...

The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has released information via its practitioner EDM on the new Home Warranty insurance. From Wednesday 1 July 2026 the BPC is introducing Home Warranty which is the new mandatory insurance cover builders...

On 1 July 2026 The Australian government is introducing a range of changes which will affect members' businesses. Most crucial are the National Minimum Wage increase, Payday Super, and the SMS Sender ID register. Members should be across these...

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) has advised that the Building (Statutory Insurance Scheme) Regulations 2026 (the FHWS Regulations) have now been made, prescribing the terms of cover and claims process for the First Resort Home...

The WA government has announced a major review of the home building contract legislation which includes contracts for pool building. SPASA encourages members to read through the Discussion Paper. There is a lot of detail being presented across a...