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Current at: 21 February 2012
Codes of practice and guidance notes (NSW)
A Code of Practice is a practical guide to achieving the standard of health, safety and welfare as required by Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws for a particular area of work. A Guidance Note however provides more detailed information on the requirements of statutes, regulations, standards and codes of practice relating to particular tasks.
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Current at: 20 February 2012
Preparing for and responding to an external audit (NSW)
Government bodies often conduct audits to determine if a business is providing accurate information and paying appropriate levies and charges. Care should be taken in preparing for and responding to an external audit.
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Current at: 01 February 2012
Asbestos Identification (Nat)
This information sheet provides guidance on how to find out whether asbestos-containing material (ACM) is present in a building or structure and the basic matters required to be determined prior to undertaking any asbestos removal work, including removal work that is allowed to be undertaken without a licence.
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Current at: 31 January 2012
Security interests in personal property – new laws commence
On 30 January 2012, a new national law governing the creation, enforcement and priority of security interests in personal property, like leases over motor vehicles commenced.
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Current at: 19 January 2012
Overview of Changes to BCA 2012 - Housing Provisions
This information sheet provides details of the proposed changes to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in 2012 in respect to Volume 2 – Housing Provisions. The information is based on the pre-publication draft released in late 2011.
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Current at: 19 January 2012
NAT BCA 12-03 Overview of changes to BCA 2012 - Volume 1
This information sheet provides details of the proposed changes to Volume 1 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) in 2012. The information is based on the pre-publication draft released in late 2011.
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Current at: 26 December 2011
GreenSmart E Newsletter November 2011
GreenSmart E Newsletter Issue 3 (November 2011)
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Current at: 16 December 2011
Changes to defects warranty laws for goods & services
From 1 January 2012, it will be an offence for businesses to give a consumer an express warranty for goods or services that does not comply with Regulation 90 of the Competition & Consumer Regulations.
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Current at: 09 December 2011
Beaumont Concepts and Ecoliv
Ecoliv prefabricated modular buildings have been purpose designed by Beaumont Concepts to provide a compact yet functional sustainable housing solution.
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Current at: 02 December 2011
Inclement Weather Calender (All States)
The inclement weather calendar for 2012 is applicable for all states. It outlines the maximum payment to employees when their ordinary hours are lost due to abnormal weather conditions.
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Current at: 25 November 2011
NSW Public Holidays and RDOs 2012
A summary of legislated public holidays and a schedule of RDO under the Building and Construction General Onsite Modern Award 2012
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Current at: 25 November 2011
ACT Public Holidays and RDO's 2012
A summary of legislated public holidays and a schedule of RDO under the Building and Construction General Onsite Modern Award for 2012.
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Current at: 18 November 2011
Cost Plus Contract Check List (NAT)
InfoSheet outlining key tasks when dealing with a Cost Plus Contract.
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Current at: 18 November 2011
Changes to Home Building Act (NSW)
Summary of changes to the Home Building Act, including time limitations, time periods and interpretations of the legislation.
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Current at: 07 November 2011
Ducting range hoods for domestic use and Australian Standards (Nat)
This information sheet explains what rules apply when installing a kitchen range hood in residential buildings.
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