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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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
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. Click for more information
A summary of legislated public holidays and a schedule of RDO under the Building and Construction general Onsite Modern Award for 2012. Click for more information
InfoSheet outlining key tasks when dealing with a Cost Plus Contract. Click for more information
From 1 November 2011 the Office of the Renewable Energy regulator will adopt AS/NZS 4234: 2008. This coincides with a change to now refer to Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) as Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs). Click for more information
This information sheet explains what rules apply when installing a kitchen range hood in residential buildings. Click for more information
The Benchmark Home, is the first of 3 sustainable homes in Clarendon & Landcom’s Eco-living Display Village and demonstrates current best practice in sustainable project home design and construction. Click for more information
This information sheet sets out the current requirements under the BCA for minimum ceiling heights in Class 1 buildings. Click for more information
This information sheet provides an explanation of the BCA requirements for the use of metal in new homes within 1km of the coast and breaking surf. Click for more information
This information sheet provides a summary of the recent release by the Federal government of a RIS to introduce mandatory disclosure for all new homes Click for more information
Email may be used to serve notice only when the building contract is amended to provide for email as a method of service. Click for more information