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A review of builder registration in the state of Victoria, Australia

A review of builder registration in the state of Victoria, Australia Builders have a long history of a public perception of poor image and low quality products. Political and administrative demands for builder registration and tighter control of entry into the industry have been seen to be the solution to these problems. However, progress towards registration and control has proved elusive. Recently, the state of Victoria in Australia introduced mandatory builder registration under its Building Control Act 1993. Further reform for the housing industry was introduced in 1996 through the Domestic Building Contracts and Tribunal Act 1995. As the first legislation of its kind in Australia, the Victorian experience provides a case study for similar developments elsewhere. This paper reviews the history of builder registration in Victoria and identifies the major provisions of the 1995 Act, including the organisations established to regulate and supervise the implementation of the legislation. The perceived drawbacks and benefits of the new system are also analysed following the limited experience since the introduction of the legislation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Structural Survey Emerald Publishing

A review of builder registration in the state of Victoria, Australia

J. Georgiou; P.E.D. Love; Jim Smith
Structural Survey , Volume 18 (1): 9 – Mar 1, 2000
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0263-080X
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Abstract

Builders have a long history of a public perception of poor image and low quality products. Political and administrative demands for builder registration and tighter control of entry into the industry have been seen to be the solution to these problems. However, progress towards registration and control has proved elusive. Recently, the state of Victoria in Australia introduced mandatory builder registration under its Building Control Act 1993. Further reform for the housing industry was introduced in 1996 through the Domestic Building Contracts and Tribunal Act 1995. As the first legislation of its kind in Australia, the Victorian experience provides a case study for similar developments elsewhere. This paper reviews the history of builder registration in Victoria and identifies the major provisions of the 1995 Act, including the organisations established to regulate and supervise the implementation of the legislation. The perceived drawbacks and benefits of the new system are also analysed following the limited experience since the introduction of the legislation.

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Structural Survey – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2000

Keywords: Construction industry; Buildings; Legislation

References

  • A comparison of defects in houses constructed by owners and registered builders in the Australian State of Victoria
    Georgiou, J.; Love, P; Smith, J.
  • Parliamentary Debate (Hansard) 46th Parliament 1973‐1974
    Government of Victoria
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    Kliger, B
  • The Australian Builder
  • Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Annual Reports
    Victorian Government
  • Local Government
    Victorian Government
  • House Contracts Guarantee Act 1987
    Victorian Government
  • Building Control Act 1993
    Victorian Government
  • Domestic Building Contracts and Tribunal Act 1995
    Victorian Government