📜 Building Amendment Bill 2012
Assented toLCBill 30412 September 2012
The Building Amendment Bill 2012 amends the Building Act 2011 to address various issues, including authorised persons for inspections, the definition of 'owner' for Crown land, and requirements for building surveyor certificates. It also validates certain actions related to building permits.
Impact
The bill affects building surveyors, local governments, property owners (including the State for Crown land), and individuals involved in building and demolition activities. It aims to clarify processes, address practical issues, and ensure compliance with building standards.
Key Changes
["Expands the definition of 'authorised person' to include non-local government employees for inspections.", "Includes the State as an 'owner' for Crown land in specific circumstances.", "Allows regulations to specify requirements for building surveyors before signing certificates.", "Introduces transitional and validation provisions for building and demolition permits."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC12 Sept 2012
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC27 Sept 2012
- LC Third ReadingLC27 Sept 2012
- LA IntroducedLA16 Oct 2012
- LA Second Reading MovedLA16 Oct 2012
- LA Third ReadingLA24 Oct 2012
- LA Consideration in DetailLA24 Oct 2012
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA24 Oct 2012
- Royal Assent5 Nov 2012
Affected Sectors
constructionlocal_governmentplanningpublic_sectorhousing
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