Have you had a difficult time dealing with builders, suppliers, certifiers or insurers? Do you feel that there are regulations within the construction industry that could be improved upon? 

Now is your chance to speak!

Anyone who has an opinion on the Construction Industry is being encouraged by the NSW Government to give their input on proposed changes to building laws in NSW. 

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Natasha Mann, said the NSW Government is conducting public consultations focusing on ensuring compliant design and building work in shared accommodation and residential care facilities, and enhancing fire safety measures across all buildings.

“Whether you work in the building industry as a tradie, designer, supplier, or if you’re building or renovating your home, if you have an opinion on the building industry in NSW - we want to hear from you,” Ms Mann said.

Feedback will be sought on a number of topics, including safer home building practices and materials, regulating prefabricated and manufactured homes, strengthening building compliance and enforcement, licensing commercial and home building work, upskilling the building and construction industry and securing prompt and fair payment for building work.

Total value of building approvals in the Orana RDA region show approvals in 2021-22 amassing to the value of $401.858 M, the second highest since 2016-17. 

In Gilgandra shire, the highest number of dwelling approvals was recorded in 2021-22 (7), while data for the broader Orana region reflected 2021-22 to have the second highest number of building approvals since 2016, suggesting the government’s timing couldn’t be better. 

Gilgandra Building Approvals show 2021-22 to have the highest number of dwelling approvals (7). The lowest number of dwelling approvals was recorded in 2018-19 (0).

“The feedback will refine proposals to improve building regulatory standards across the State that have been co-designed through our ongoing engagement with key industry and community stakeholders,” Ms Mann said.

“We want those who work in the industry and members of the community to help us to improve rules around the design, construction, certification, and ongoing safety of NSW buildings,” she said. 

So, to have your say, contribute to the below consultations that are currently open to the public. 

To have your say on more compliant and fire-safe buildings, visit: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/more-compliant-and-fire-safe-buildings

The consultation is open until Friday 7 October 2022.

To have your say on reforming building laws in NSW, visit: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/reforming-building-laws

The consultation is open until Friday 25 November 2022.