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Time extensions, new exemptions and lodgements for Class 2 work

Regional News

Time extensions, new exemptions and lodgements for Class 2 work

Regional News
The NSW Government has amended the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation. Changes include extended transitional timeframes, exclusions for certain fit-out works, and building practitioner lodgements where an OC is not required.
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24 Jun
Infrastructure and housing key to unlocking Hunter and Central Coast growth

Housing Industry Association (HIA) Industry Outlook Breakfast in Newcastle and Gosford have highlighted the critical role of infrastructure, planning reform and industry support in addressing housing supply challenges across the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

23 Jun
Regional housing must be a priority in the 2026 Victorian election

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is calling on all political parties contesting the November State election to make regional housing a priority, placing regional communities and their growing populations front and centre of their pre-election policy commitments.

23 Jun
The NSW Budget builds on existing housing supply reforms

“HIA welcomes the initiatives to support new housing announced by the Treasurer as part of today’s NSW State Budget,” said Brad Armitage HIA NSW Executive Director.

23 Jun
Building indemnity caps lifted to combat rising building costs

On 1 July 2026, builders will receive a 9% increase to eligibility and job profile limits for building indemnity insurance. These changes are designed to keep up with rising construction costs and are a welcome change for the industry. This is one update you don't want to overlook - keep reading to find out if you are eligible, or what you can do to opt-out.

AS 3740:2021 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas

This Standard set out minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing for domestic wet areas.

AS 3958.1-2007 Ceramic tiles - Guide to the installation of ceramic tiles

This Standard provides guidance on the preparation of the background and the fixing of floor and wall tiles and mosaic tiles. It also provides information on the application of tiles in swimming pools, gradients of floors, screeds...

AS 4200.1:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays, Part 1: Materials

This Standard sets out requirements for materials used as pliable building membranes (also known as ‘sarking’ or ‘underlay’), when used either independently or as a facing to other materials, such as insulation materials, for any ...

AS 4200.2:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays, Part 2: Installation

This Standard sets out requirements for the installation of pliable building membranes (also known as ‘sarking’ or ‘underlay’), when used either independently or as a facing to other materials, such as insulation materials, for an...

AS 4654.1-2012 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use, Part 1: Materials

This Standard sets out the requirements for waterproofing membranes that are used for external aboveground applications and installed in accordance with AS 4654.2.

AS 4654.2-2012 Waterproofing membranes for external above-ground use, Part 2: Design and installation

This Standard sets out requirements for the design and installation of above-ground external waterproofing membranes for use in buildings and structures for example roofs and balconies and is also suitable for landscaped areas.