VMBSG’s recent Building Act Compliance and Enforcement Training was practical, engaging and very well received. Hosted by the City of Melbourne, the session brought together attendees from councils and agencies across Victoria, with more host councils now invited to help bring the training to their region.
VMBSG’s Mid-year Professional Development Training Day brought together 135 building industry professionals for a packed day of practical education, real-life scenarios, expert insights and lively discussion.
Fire Rescue Victoria has provided an update regarding Operation Phoenix, increasing inspection activity involving convenience stores and tobacco shops, and the potential for councils to receive section 227E reports as this work expands across regional Victoria.
Join internationally recognised building safety leaders, including Kim Lovegrove of VMBSG Annual State Conference Silver Sponsor Lovegrove & Cotton Lawyers, for a free webinar exploring global lessons and practical approaches to regulatory reform.
The next VMBSG Women’s Network in-person professional development seminar will be held concurrently at St Kilda Town Hall and Benalla Town Hall, making it easier for both metropolitan and regional practitioners to attend. The connected two-venue format will bring rural and metropolitan perspectives together for a practical discussion on building enforcement challenges.
Consumer Affairs Victoria has provided VMBSG with a complaint form to assist members in reporting potential non-compliance involving registered professional engineers. The form outlines the information and supporting documentation required to help Consumer Affairs Victoria assess each complaint.
Fire Rescue Victoria is seeking support from local government building departments to better understand derelict building risks across Victoria and assist in developing an LGA-based risk map to support operational awareness, planning and firefighter safety.
Join Bronwyn Weir and the Weir Legal & Consulting team for a practical online seminar unpacking Victoria’s major building reforms, including key legislative changes, commencement dates, transitional arrangements, new compliance and enforcement powers, and review and appeal pathways.
The latest authorised version of the Building Act 1993 has now been published, incorporating amendments as at 1 July 2026. Members are encouraged to ensure they are referring to Authorised Version No. 148 when reviewing or applying provisions of the Act.
