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.
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.
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.
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.
