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A key aspect of this matter relates to the timeline of the ban and how transitional arrangements are intended to apply. Disappointingly, there has been conflicting information from Governments on the timing of this and its application which is obviously causing members concern.
Outlined below is HIA’s current understanding of how the ban will affect the use, supply and manufacture of engineered stone in current and future new homes and renovation and addition projects.
These projects may continue unaffected by the ban.
Until the ban comes into effect, workers and businesses can continue to work with engineered stone in a controlled way and in accordance with current work, health and safety requirements.
HIA understands that for contracts signed before 13 December transitional arrangement may apply to allow for the use and installation of engineered stone after 1 July 2024.
This is however far from certain. We have very little detail on how these transitional arrangements would operate and it is possible that jurisdictions could take a different approach. HIA is seeking clarity on this as a matter of urgency.
Members with contracts on foot may wish to talk to their clients about alternative products.
HIA is advising members that:
Ministers in their decision highlighted that a process will be developed for exemptions on new products with evidence to support its safe use, this should also enable more choice of products going forward but timing on availability of this is yet to be defined.
HIA is continuing to work with the Federal, State and Territory governments to seek some much-needed clarity on these matters and next steps.
HIA will also continue to advocate to Governments on the need for a more substantial transition period and for this to be coupled with a comprehensive plan and industry support package for effected businesses.
HIA will continue to update members as we receive further information.
Find out more from Safe Work Australia who has produced a questions and answers page on the prohibition.
“Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth are seeing residential land values grow at a rapid rate, while Sydney and Melbourne’s values remain relatively stable,” stated HIA Senior Economist Matt King.
Plumbing and drainage inspections in the Huntlee and North Rothbury areas are moving from Cessnock City Council to Building Commission NSW.
The BASIX Transition period for eligible signed building contracts will end on 30 September 2024. BASIX Certificates must be generated by this date to apply the pre-1 October 2023 BASIX standards.
“As the number of new homes under construction continues to decline builders are reporting fewer difficulties scheduling skilled trades workers on their jobs, although availability of skilled workers remains worse than prior to the pandemic,” stated Geordan Murray, HIA Executive Director – Future Workforce.