We acknowledge these once-in-a-generation reforms are the culmination of numerous rounds of consultation by the NSW Government and Building Commission NSW over the past five years. Following collective advocacy with other industry organisations, we were pleased that the consultation period for these reforms were extended to provide our members with more time to review and respond to the proposed changes.
The Property Council broadly supports the intent of these reforms to reduce red tape and restore consumer confidence in the building and construction sector. Consolidating ten Acts that regulate the building and construction industry is a necessary step in removing the burden of compliance administration, unnecessary duplication and overlapping regulations. However, this needs to be carefully balanced against risks of creating further complexity and confusion within the industry and undermining the architectural profession.
