The Building and Construction Legislation Amendment Act 2025 has come into effect on 1 April 2025 and introduces key amendments across several Acts and Regulations. Some of the relevant amendments are listed below:
- Building Act (ACT) 2004 (Building Act)
- ACT Appendix to the Building Code: The ACT Appendix to the Building Code will no longer be automatically published. Members will need to regularly check the ACT Legislation Register for updates.
- Access to the Building Code: The Construction Occupations Registrar is no longer required to keep a copy of the Building Code. Please ensure your team has access to the latest version through alternative platforms or subscriptions.
- Recognised Standards: The Minister may now declare certain eligible documents to be a recognised standard for the Building Act. These documents will only be enforceable if made accessible by publication.
- Building (General) Regulation 2008
- Energy Efficiency Certificates: The Whole-of-Home Calculator must now be used to assess energy efficiency. This tool, published by the Australian Building Codes Board, is accessible here.
- Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004
- New Licensed Role: A new licensed role, “gas appliance worker,” has been introduced.
- Gas Appliance Workers’ Retroactive Validation: Work carried out by gas appliance workers between 29 March 2015 and 1 April 2025 is now considered legally valid under certain circumstances, even if the work did not comply with the updated rules at the time.
Should you require further information, please reach out to the Workplace Relations and Legal Team.
