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Codewords Issue 92

18 October 2019

In the latest issue, we update you on the building law reforms recently announced by the Government. Another round of Building Code updates is coming up in November, following public consultation on selected Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods.

Next steps announced for building law reforms

16 October 2019

Building law reforms announced on 11 October will speed up consenting, lift the quality of building work and provide fairer outcomes if things go wrong.

Third consultation of the biannual Building Code update closing soon

6 September 2019

Submissions are closing 5pm, 13 September 2019 for the next instalment of updates and improvements to the Building Code

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