New definitions of a building and construction site for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination 10 January 2022 The WA Government has issued Building and Construction Industry Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (No.3), which provide new definitions of a building and construction site. Category: COVID-19, Laws, regulations & standards, Work Health and Safety Read More
We welcome the new limit on lead content in plumbing products 23 July 2021 We have issued a media release supporting the decision by the Australian Building Codes Board to introduce a limit of 0.25 per cent on the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products. Category: Association news, Laws, regulations & standards, Technical Read More
WA Master Plumbers validated by Channel 7 discussion 13 November 2020 We have issued a media release in response to the Channel 7 Flashpoint program discussion on Monday 9 November about the WA's building and construction industry. Category: Association news Read More
WA Government action against copper theft 31 August 2020 We have issued a media release in response to the WA Government's announcement on 30 August that it will introduce controls on the sale of copper. Category: Association news, Laws, regulations & standards Read More
Warning about DIY bidets and alternative toilet devices 30 April 2020 In the wake of the toilet paper shortage due to COVID-19, the Victorian Building Authority has issued a strong warning about the risks of the do-it-yourself installation of cleaning devices and products like bidets, douche sprays and handheld hoses. Category: COVID-19, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news Read More
