One Seminar, Two Locations: VMBSG Women’s Network Connects Regional and Metropolitan Victoria
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.
Reporting Professional Engineer Non-Compliance to Consumer Affairs Victoria
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 Seeking Council Support on Derelict Building Risks
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.
Weir Legal & Consulting Webinar: Building Reform Update
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.
Updated Authorised Version of the Building Act 1993 Now Published
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.
Building Manual Regulations Made
The Building Amendment (Building Manual) Regulations 2026 have now been released, with new building manual requirements to commence from 1 February 2027. VMBSG encourages members and industry practitioners to review the notice of decision and authorised regulations.
BPC Advice: Expanded Powers for Relevant Building Surveyors
Important amendments to the Building Act 1993 have expanded the powers of relevant building surveyors where land has been significantly compromised by events such as landslides, flooding, coastal erosion or retaining wall failure.
Sponsorship opportunities still available for VMBSG Mid-year Training Day 2026
VMBSG is keen to connect with sponsors for our Mid-year Training Day 2026, to be held at Rydges Melbourne on Friday 31 July. Read more about this opportunity to support practical professional development and connect with municipal building surveying professionals from across Victoria.
Booking VMBSG training and events is now even easier
VMBSG has made an important change to the way training and event bookings are managed. All bookings are now made directly through our website, with options to pay online or request an invoice. Read more about what has changed, why we have moved away from Eventbrite, and how to book upcoming VMBSG training and events.
Damien Wadsworth & Associates joins VMBSG as Gold Sponsor for 2026/2027
VMBSG is delighted to welcome Damien Wadsworth & Associates as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026/2027 membership year. With more than 20 years’ experience in building approvals, building certification and notice and order resolution, Damien Wadsworth & Associates brings valuable industry experience to the VMBSG sponsor network.