Building and construction

We work with state and territory governments to ensure a more efficient and internationally competitive building and construction industry. This includes the adoption of nationally consistent regulations such as the National Construction Code (NCC).

To help maintain a stable regulatory framework for national industry, the government:

• chairs the Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF)
• collaborates with jurisdictions on the BMF sub-groups

This involves balancing the needs of the building and construction sector with government policies on:

• building energy efficiency
• disability accessibility in buildings
• water efficiency of plumbing products
• work health and safety legislation
• consumer law and product safety
• border controls and imported goods

Inquiries and reviews

We provide input and respond to parliamentary inquiries including the:

• Senate Inquiry into Non-Conforming Building Products
• Senate Inquiry into the use of smoke alarms

We conducted the legislative Review of the Disability (Access to Premises-Building) Standards 2010 including the Government Response.

Contact us

Email BuildingIndustry@industry.gov.au

See also

Find out about Australia's Standard and Conformance Infrastructure.