New Building Act 2016 (Update)

As part of revisions to the construction process in Tasmania, the Building Act 2016 is aimed at reducing red tape and costs for prospective developers. From 1 January 2017 Tasmania has new laws regulating: building and plumbing work; licensing of people in the building industry; and residential building contracts. The new Building Act takes a risk-based approach to building approvals so low risk building, plumbing and demolition work, and some…

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Building Bill 2016 introduced July 1st

As part of revisions to the construction process in Tasmania, the Building Bill 2016 is aimed at reducing red tape and costs for prospective developers. One of the key changes is the establishment of a risk based permit system where low risk construction (and demolition) such as sheds and carports can proceed without a building permit. Medium risk activity including simple dwellings can proceed with regulatory oversight by a building surveyor…

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