Written by BUILDING MINISTERS’ FORUM 6 October 2017 Communiqué The third Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) for 2017 held in Brisbane on Friday, 6 October 2017, continued to drive decisive action on potentially hazardous aluminium cladding and other efforts to improve the compliance and safety of Australian buildings. BMF Ministers recognise the public safety concern and clear risk … Continue reading “BUILDING MINISTERS’ FORUM Communique”
VBA names new Chief Executive The Chief Commissioner of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Dr Owen Donald, today announced the appointment of Ms Sue Eddy as the building regulator’s new CEO. Ms Eddy’s appointment follows an extensive search and selection process that commenced in June this year when Prue Digby announced her intention to retire … Continue reading “Announcement of new CEO for the VBA”
Written by “I knew what I did was illegal…” Council planning manager Carel Potgieter told the board “I knew what I did was illegal however I thought I was doing it within my delegation…”. Council defended their actions in a submission to the BPB, highlighting problems they face in terms of staff shortages. Council said, “the motive for non-accredited … Continue reading “NSW Government investigation finds Griffith City Council breached law on certifying multiple buildings”
The 2018 Conference will once again be held in Yarrawonga however we have managed to change back to our original date which is 6 & 7 December.
RK Lawyers have recently published an article (link to the article http://www.rk.com.au/insights/changes-to-the-building-act-1993-part-8-enforcement-and-the-provision-for-service/) regarding the 16 August 2017 amendments to the Building Act 1993 (“Act”) which has resulted in significant changes to Part 8 of the Act and building enforcement at a local government level. The provision for service under the Act, being section 236 was … Continue reading “Changes to the Building Act 1993 – Part 8 enforcement and the provision for service”
Welcome to the VMBSG Latest News page. We will be constantly updating this page to keep you informed about issues so please keep visiting this page to keep up to date. Please click on the link to download and read the Latest News. 2017 June – Latest Legislation 2017 June – Radio Interview on cladding … Continue reading “July 2017”