Building Commission news

We've just released a new advisory note to help electricians understand when they need to submit a CCEW.

Tradespeople in the Riverina region will have the chance to connect and learn from building industry experts when Building Commission NSW visits the area for a free seminar next week.

The Minns Labor Government remains focused on improving building standards with the Commission NSW’s most recent inspection blitz targeting building sites across Port Macquarie and New England.

The Minns Labor Government has passed the Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill, laying the final piece of legislative groundwork needed to bring Decennial Liability Insurance (DLI) to market and give apartment owners protection against the cost of fixing serious building defects.

The Minns Labor Government has passed nation-leading building reforms through NSW Parliament introducing a new, modern era of approvals and construction methods.

Tradespeople on the NSW Mid North Coast will have the chance to connect and learn from building industry experts when Building Commission NSW visits the area for a free seminar on 28 July.

Several regulations that apply to members of the building industry have been amended. The changes defer requirements that were due to take effect from 1 July 2026.

Tradespeople in the Far West will have the chance to connect and learn from building industry experts when Building Commission NSW visits the area for a free seminar this week.

To help support integrity and raise standards in the state’s home building and construction sector, National Police Check (NPCs) certificates will soon be required for the majority of new licensing applications.

Building Commission NSW has banned and issued fines totalling more than $120,000 to two plumbing businesses and their directors after finding they acted as proxies for a restricted business and used similar unlawful tactics such as overcharging and high-pressure sales tactics.