Draft Report on Building Professionals Act 2005 review out for commentThe draft report for the independent statutory review of the Building Professionals Act 2005 has been released.Reviewer Michael Lambert’s draft report recommends the creation and proper resourcing of a single building regulation office, a new ‘Building Act’, and a partnership model between state and local government to help with compliance and enforcement matters.Mr Lambert would like to see enhanced certifier accountability to act in the public interest, the creation of a best practice certification and building regulation process, an electronic information strategy, and the prioritisation of reforms to fire safety and waterproofing certification.The draft report is now on exhibition, with comments due 5 pm on 21 September 2015. Submissions and comments may be sent by:email to [email protected] to the BP Act Review, GPO Box 39, Sydney, NSW 2001.If you would like to contribute to the Property Council’s submission please contact Evelyn Subagio, NSW Policy Advisor on (02) 9033 1909 or [email protected] by 11 September 2015. For more information and to access the draft report click here.
Home Property Australia Draft Report on Building Professionals Act 2005 review out for comment