The Minns Government has released the Building Commission NSW draft Building Bill for comment.
The Institute’s policy team is completing a detailed analysis of the draft Bill in what is a remarkably short consultation period and will be making a submission by 28 August 2024.
We are requesting the Minns Government extend the consultation period to allow for greater input from the impacted industries.
If you would like to contribute to our response, please send your feedback to policy@architecture.com.au.
The most significant change to the draft Bill for architects involves the NSW Architects Registration Board. Currently, this Board is a standalone statutory authority reporting directly to the Minister under the Architects Act 2003.
If the proposed reforms succeed, the registration system for architects will be integrated into the new Building Bill, and the Architects Act will be repealed. The Board will continue as the regulator under the new legislation.
The policy team will be sharing a summary of the proposed changes to the bill in the coming month before the current deadline.
