Shout Rock Decision 12 January 2024 The Shout Rock decision was released this week, following a swift turnaround with the hearing held less than 3 weeks ago. The court ruled that the Building Order to Minimize the Risk of Water Entry (BOMW) was invalid under section 113, which cannot be used to restrict access to a building or part of

UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO FIX OUR BUILDING REGULATORY SYSTEM 8 April 2021Significant changes to the building regulatory system are needed to improve community safety and address conflicts of interest, the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) advocated today. The MAV made the announcement with the release of the Framework for Reform discussion paper by the Victorian Government’s independent expert panel looking at

Media Release Monday, 1 March 2021  Media Enquiries: Clayton Bennett – Senior Media Adviser 0417 854 245 or clayton.bennett@vba.vic.gov.au  Regulator takes outsourcing websites to task Victorians should be wary of anyone offering their building or plumbing services on online marketplaces and through apps. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) warns that consumers should always check the credentials of anyone advertising on

A discussion paper is now open for public consultation in response to the Building Confidence Report.  To varying degrees, all jurisdictions rely on private building surveyors as part of their building approvals process. The integrity of the process and those involved is essential to achieving National Construction Code compliant buildings. Building Confidence Report (BCR) recommendations 9 and 11 relate specifically

Thursday, 25 February 2021 Record attendance for building industry conference More than 700 building practitioners gathered virtually to hear industry experts discuss emerging trends and take part in interactive forums at the Victorian Building Authority’s (VBA) Building Surveyors’ Conference. The VBA’s CEO Sue Eddy said the theme of the conference was ‘reset and rebuild’. “The building and construction industry is,

Media ReleaseTuesday, 14 July 2020Media Enquiries: Hugh McMaster – Senior Communications Advisor0413 730 221 or hugh.mcmaster@vba.vic.gov.auBuilding and plumbing work to continue with precautionsThe Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging Victorians to take extra precautions to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) when using a builder or plumber. The Victorian Government has designated construction work as essential, meaning builders, plumbers and

Good afternoon, Please find the attached letter regarding Fire Rescue Victoria, on behalf of David Bruce, Acting CEO/Chief Officer, Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board. Regards, Jane Sexton Executive Assistant to David Bruce, Acting CEO/Chief Officer; Jasmine Doak, President Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board

Exemption regulations have now been made and are effective from 31st March 2020 Please see http://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2020/GG2020S170.pdf and https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/as-made/statutory-rules/building-amendment-bushfire-demolition-work-regulations-2020

Media Release 12 December 2019 Earlier start to Australia’s bushfire season brings forward the need to prepare your property The Victorian Building Authority has backed the 2019-20 Victorian Fire Season Campaign with a range of last-minute measures homeowners can still take to help prepare their properties ahead of what promises to be a highly challenging bushfire season. Australia’s 2019-20 bushfire