Latest Industry News

NCC 2025 Adoption Update

April 7th, 2026

Advocacy

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will publish NCC 2025 on 1 May 2026. Once published, each state and territory is responsible for announcing when they will adopt the code under their state building laws.

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Safe Work Australia Proposed Changes to Workplace Exposure Limits for Chlorine

April 7th, 2026

Advocacy

In advice to WHS Ministers around the country, Safe Work Australia has proposed significantly lower workplace exposure limits for nine chemicals based upon the information in a Decision Regulatory Impact Statement. Crucially for SPASA members,...

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SPASA Consumer Guide – Managing supply chain pressures

April 2nd, 2026

Advocacy

SPASA is continuing to monitor the ongoing impact of global conflict on the supply chains for swimming pool and spa builders, manufacturers and pool retailers and technicians, which continues to cause supply disruption, shortages and delays,...

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NSW EPA – Fact Sheets regarding Pool Chemicals and Dangerous Goods Pallets

March 26th, 2026

Advocacy

The NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently issue two Fact Sheets relevant for manufacture, packaging, and transportation of pool chemicals: Colour coded containers for pool chemicals; Use of Black Plastic Stretch Wrap on Dangerous...

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Managing materials cost increases in your business

March 25th, 2026

Advocacy

SPASA is keenly aware of the rapid changes being experienced by members with the current global price rises for fuel. These pressures are already impacting every part of your business, and it is important to understand when and how you are able to...

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How to get ready for Payday Super

March 25th, 2026

Advocacy

From 1 July 2026, employers must pay their employees’ super each payday instead of at least once every 3 months. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released new factsheets, checklists and videos to help you prepare for this change....

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AS 4755.2:2025 - New requirements for demand-response capable swimming pool pump-unit controllers

March 19th, 2026

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AS 4755.2: 2025 is a new standard in the AS 4755 suite that addresses how the supply of electricity can be controlled remotely by utility providers for certain electrical products. Part 2 supports a national framework for demand response...

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AS 1926.1:2024 New Supplement supports innovation in safety barrier design

March 19th, 2026

Advocacy

AS 1926.1 is the primary standard for safety barriers across Australia. This standard now includes a new supplement to support barrier designs that rely on a performance solution. The Supplement provides a structured framework for designers and...

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NSW - Consultation on Draft POEO Noise Control Regulation 2026

March 17th, 2026

Advocacy

SPASA recently made a submission to the NSW EPA consultation on a range of proposed changes to the Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017, which includes pool pumps.

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ACT - Changes to home swimming pool safety reforms scheme

March 11th, 2026

Advocacy

The ACT Government has recently outlined some changes to the home swimming pool safety reforms scheme that are now in effect through the notification of the Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2026.

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Sydney Pool Spa Life Expo Wrap Up

March 10th, 2026

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The 2026 Sydney Pool Spa Life Expo delivered a successful weekend for the pool and spa industry, with strong visitor attendance and highly engaged homeowners filling Rosehill Gardens Racecourse.

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QLD – Queensland Building Regulation Renovation Reform Update

March 4th, 2026

Advocacy

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.

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