Written by 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Date: Friday, 30 August 2019 4:16 PM 30 August 2019 Hon Daniel Andrews MP Premier of Victoria Office of the Premier 1 Treasury Place Melbourne VIC 3002 Hon Richard Wynne […]