BAB Confirms Safari Structures Are Not Moveable Dwellings
In a Building Appeals Board matter heard on 28 May 2026, Weir Legal & Consulting acted for the Council in relation to safari structures constructed at a registered caravan park in Bright. The Board determined that the structures are not moveable dwellings and are therefore not exempt from the requirement for a building permit.
Current AIBS members can access discounted VMBSG training and event rates
Current AIBS members can now access 10% off the VMBSG non-member rate for training and events. While bookings remain on Eventbrite, AIBS members can request a discount code from VMBSG by providing their AIBS member number.
VMBSG Training Attendance Certificates
Need a VMBSG training attendance certificate? Members and attendees can request a certificate for any VMBSG training session or conference by emailing VMBSG with the relevant session details.
VMBSG memberships now open for 2026/2027
Memberships for the new VMBSG year are now open, with renewals required before 1 July to maintain access to member resources and discounted training and event rates. We also warmly welcome new members to join. Find out about renewing, joining, payment options and membership categories.
Young & Emerging Professionals CPD and Networking Event
AIBS, in conjunction with Russell Kennedy Lawyers, is running a free Young & Emerging Professionals CPD and Networking Event for building surveying students, recent graduates and early-career practitioners.
Technical Insights and Case Studies: VMBSG Women’s Network Professional Development Session in Torquay
Technical Insights and Case Studies is the theme for the next VMBSG Women’s Network Professional Development Session, to be held at the Surf Coast Shire Offices in Torquay on Wednesday 27 May.
Open to everyone, this practical in-person session will explore a range of local government building control topics, including building works cost calculations, POPE, complex permits, swimming pool enforcement, report and consents, Building Appeals Board matters and identifying subject buildings.
Tiny Homes: Guidance, Challenges and Practical Issues
Tiny homes are creating practical questions for councils across Victoria.
This online VMBSG workshop, presented by the Office of the State Building Surveyor and Russell Kennedy, will explore the key guidance, challenges and areas of uncertainty relating to tiny homes, with a focus on safety, compliance and defensible decision-making.
Practical, Engaging Training with Ryt Business Solutions
Ryt Business Solutions offers a range of engaging, scenario-based training for council officers and compliance teams, covering investigation skills, officer safety, situational awareness, difficult conversations, de-escalation, evidence gathering, courtroom processes and defensible decision-making. Led by Stuart Bateson APM, the training brings serious subject matter to life with real-world experience, practical insight and a presentation style that is anything but ordinary.
FPA Australia’s Affiliate Program: Supporting Fire Safety & Compliance
As the national peak body for fire protection, Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) supports, informs, and connects industry to drive higher standards, stronger safeguards, and improved fire safety outcomes for the community.
OSBS Risk Management Training for Council Building Control Teams
Register for online risk management training from the Office of the State Building Surveyor for Municipal Building Surveyors and relevant council building control staff. The training will focus on understanding and managing the risks associated with municipal building control functions, with the aim of supporting a consistent and robust approach across councils.