Video explainers on proposed changes
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Compliance & enforcement powers
The NSW Government is proposing reforms to enhance regulatory powers across the building and construction industry.
Reforming building laws in NSW
The NSW Government is working to increase confidence in our building industry. Have your say on proposed reforms.
Licensing
An overview of proposed changes to simplify, streamline and strengthen licensing in the building and construction sector.
Compliance & enforcement powers
The NSW Government is proposing reforms to enhance regulatory powers across the building and construction industry.
Supervision practices
The NSW Government, in consultation with industry, has developed a best practice supervision standard for the electrical industry.
Home building contracts
The NSW Government is proposing changes to how consumers and licence holders contract with each other.
Fire safety & building approvals
The NSW Government is proposing changes to ensure that people who design, install, certify, or maintain fire safety systems are suitably qualified and competent.
New building product requirements
The NSW Government is proposing changes to establish clear roles and responsibilities for everyone in the building product supply chain.
Owner builders
The NSW Government is looking at improvements that can be made to the owner-builder permit scheme.
Specialist work
The NSW Government is proposing changes to specialist licences, including the establishment of a new class of licence for waterproofing.
Statutory warranties
The NSW Government is proposing changes to statutory warranties in home building to better protect consumers who get building work done.
Pre-fabricated buildings
The NSW Government is seeking to establish a regulatory framework to ensure the same level of oversight that is given to on site construction is extended to pre-fabricated buildings.
Dispute resolution
In this video we will take you through the different ways you can resolve a dispute with your builder or tradesperson under the proposed laws.