NSW Building Commissioner appointed
15 August 2019
Home owners will be better protected following
the
appointment of building and construction expert David Chandler OAM
as
NSW Building Commissioner.
The Building Commissioner will be responsible for:
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the investigation and disciplinary action for misconduct in the building industry
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overseeing the end-to-end licensing and auditing across the building industry and
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driving legislative reforms of the building industry, including consultation with industry.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said
the appointment of Mr Chandler was part of the
NSW Government’s
commitment to implementing the biggest overhaul to building laws in the
State’s history.
“David has more than 40 years’ industry experience, which will be
invaluable as we move to restore confidence in the building and
construction industry,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“We know there are national challenges affecting the industry, but this
new appointment will play a key role in protecting NSW homeowners and
driving critical
reforms.”
Under legislation to be introduced later this year:
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building practitioners will be required to register
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a new duty of care will make it easier for home owners to seek compensation against negligent building practitioners and
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all buildings must be designed and constructed to plans that comply with the Building Code of Australia.
Minister for Better Regulation
Kevin Anderson said the Building Commissioner’s priority will be to
continue the extensive work already started by the NSW Government to
reform the building and construction industry by lifting
building
standards across NSW and ensuring better protections for homeowners and
purchasers.
Mr Chandler has welcomed the opportunity to work with the Government to
strengthen the building and construction industry.
“Recent events have reduced community confidence in how buildings are
designed and constructed and how they perform, but I welcome the
leadership and commitment being shown by the Government to implement
change that will strengthen the construction industry foundations in
NSW,” Mr Chandler said.
Mr Chandler will start in the position on 14 August 2019.
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