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New bill to formally establish the Building and Plumbing Commission
The Building and Plumbing Administration and Enforcement Bill 2026 had its first reading on 17 March. It abolishes the VBA, creates the BPC and establishes tight new review timelines.
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Protection works, your neighbour is building and your legal fees can be paid
Under section 97 of the Building Act 1993, adjoining owners can have legal and expert fees paid when a neighbour commences building works. But you only have 14 days to respond
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When builders fail there is often more insurance than you think, if you know how to claim
DBI isn't the only cover when a builder fails. Plumbing insurance, PI insurance and other classes of cover can all respond, but only if you know how to claim them
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Victoria's building regulation is changing, are you ahead of it or behind it?
2026 brings massive building regulation changes to Victoria including the new BPC, first resort insurance and minimum financial standards. Builders need to act now, not at 30 June.
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Builders, your subcontractor agreements need updating before the new BPC regime lands
Victoria's Building and Plumbing Commission is rolling out rectification orders and new regulation. Builders need updated subcontractor agreements to protect themselves now.
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