A VMBSG online training session, presented by the Office of the State Building Surveyor and the Building and Plumbing Commission.
Buyer Protection Reforms and Industry Update
Presented for VMBSG by the Building and Plumbing Commission and the Office of the State Building Surveyor.
This online professional development session will provide an important update on current and upcoming reforms, regulatory priorities and industry guidance relevant to Victorian building surveyors, inspectors and council building teams.
The session will be delivered in two parts.
Part 1: Buyer Protection Reforms
Presented by Steven Baxas, State Building Surveyor
Steven Baxas will provide an overview of the Buyer Protection reforms and the new functions and powers of the Building and Plumbing Commission.
This session will cover key reform areas including:
- Rectification Orders
- Home Warranty Insurance
- Minimum Financial Requirements
- Six-month pre-occupancy notification
- Developer Bonds
These reforms are intended to strengthen consumer protection, improve regulatory oversight and support better outcomes for homeowners, practitioners and the broader building industry.
Part 2: Industry Updates
Presented by Leanne Platt, Manager Council Support, Office of the State Building Surveyor
The second part of the session will provide timely industry updates relevant to councils and building control teams, including:
- NCC 2025, Victorian Appendix and Building Regulations 2018 Part 14
- BPC process improvements, including requests for information from councils
- Tiny Homes Guidance Document
- Loose Fill Asbestos Monitoring
Who should attend
This session is recommended for:
- Municipal Building Surveyors
- Assistant Municipal Building Surveyors
- Building surveyors
- Building inspectors
- Council building and compliance teams
- Building administration and technical support staff
- Managers and team leaders involved in municipal building control
- Industry professionals wanting to understand upcoming regulatory changes and current guidance
Outcomes for attendees
By attending this session, participants will gain:
- A clearer understanding of the Buyer Protection reforms and the BPC’s new functions and powers
- An overview of key changes relating to Rectification Orders, Home Warranty Insurance, Minimum Financial Requirements, pre-occupancy notification and Developer Bonds
- Awareness of how the reforms may affect building regulation, compliance and consumer protection in Victoria
- Current updates from the Office of the State Building Surveyor on NCC 2025, the Victorian Appendix and Part 14 of the Building Regulations 2018
- Practical information about BPC process improvements and council information requests
- An understanding of current guidance and monitoring issues, including tiny homes and loose fill asbestos
- The opportunity to hear directly from senior representatives of the BPC and OSBS
Registration fees
$170 Member VMBSG | $505 Council Group (3+ VMBSG Members) | $340 Non-member VMBSG | AIBS Members save 10% on Non-member rate (fees inc. GST)
Link to attend
The link to attend this session shall be emailed to the email address you have used to purchase your ticket prior to the session. If you are purchasing a ticket on behalf of a team member, please be sure to use their email address not your own.
Notes:
- Recording and presentation slides will be sent to all registered. Only those who attend the session will receive a Statement of Attendance.
- CPD Points for AIBS accreditation: 1.5 points under XXXX
- Council group bookings: Councils may register at a discounted rate when nominating three or more team members. However, each attendee must be a current VMBSG member. Team members who are not current members will be charged the non-member rate. Council will be contacted for names of delegates.
