The Property Developers Act 2024 (ACT)  is new legislation introduced by the ACT Government to tighten control over how property development is carried out in the Territory. It was created in response to ongoing concerns about poor‑quality construction, building defects, and consumers being left without practical recourse when things go wrong. At its core, the Act is about who is allowed to develop property, how they must operate, and how long they remain responsible for what

Waterproofing design and construction requirements in NSW from July 2021 under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020

Earlier this month, two pieces of legislation passed through NSW Parliament and its fair to suggest that the waterproofing industry is going to be under the microscope as a result. The two acts are the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2020 and the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Bill 2020 . Both of which form the first wave in the changes that will come into effect to give greater powers to the NSW Building Commissioner and his growi