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Draft AS 3633 open for public comment

August 27th, 2026

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Draft AS 3633 Residential and public pools – Water quality is now open for public comment. Developed by Australian experts for Australian conditions, the draft aims to set a new benchmark for pool water quality.

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SPLASH! 2026 – Bigger, better and one to remember

August 25th, 2026

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SPLASH! 2026 brought the pool and spa industry together for an incredible few days of connection, education and celebration.

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2026 SPASA Australasian Awards of Excellence

August 20th, 2026

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The SPASA Australasian Awards of Excellence honour the most talented, innovative, and trusted professionals across Australia and New Zealand. The 2026 winners showcase craftsmanship and inspiring design.

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VIC: Do you have Pre-July projects that still need insurance?

July 30th, 2026

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Projects with contracts signed before 1 July 2026 may still follow different insurance requirements after the DBI transition. The key factor is the contract date, which determines the insurance pathway for building permits issued after 1 July.

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Make Your Census Count: Why the 2026 Census Matters for Our Industry

July 27th, 2026

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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.

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Standards Australia - Consumer Reference Guides

July 23rd, 2026

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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.

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NZ – Determination 2026/013: The compliance of part of a pool barrier with Building Code Clause F9

July 23rd, 2026

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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.

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2026 SPASA Victoria Australian Awards

July 19th, 2026

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The 2026 SPASA Awards of Excellence in Victoria celebrated the best of the pool and spa industry. Gold winners, highly commended recipients and finalists were recognised for their innovation, craftsmanship and commitment to excellence.

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SPASA Contracts – Don't Risk Being Outdated!

July 16th, 2026

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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.

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2026 SPASA Western Australian Awards

July 12th, 2026

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The 2026 SPASA Awards of Excellence in Western Australia celebrated the best of the pool and spa industry. Gold winners, highly commended recipients and finalists were recognised for their innovation, craftsmanship and commitment to excellence.

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2026 SPASA South Australia Awards

June 28th, 2026

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The 2026 SPASA Awards of Excellence in South Australia celebrated the best of the pool and spa industry. Gold winners, highly commended recipients and finalists were recognised for their innovation, craftsmanship and commitment to excellence.

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2026 SPASA Northern Territory Awards

June 26th, 2026

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The 2026 SPASA Awards of Excellence in the Northern Territory lit up Thursday night as gold winners, highly commended recipients, and proud nominees came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements and innovation driving the Northern...

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