Learn about Victoria's builder compliance fundamentals, mandatory notification stages, Directions to Fix (DTF), and the consequences of breaching Dispute Resolution Orders.
Under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002, Authorised Nominating Authorities (ANAs) in Victoria manage adjudication applications, nominate adjudicators, and issue certificates. The BPC's register details authorised
Victorian Building Authority's 2023 to 2024 annual report, covering consumer-focused regulation, harms-based compliance approach, inspections and enforcement activity, industry reforms, and digital system improvements.
Learn how to lodge a complaint with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC), including what we can assess, how to report misconduct, and the steps to resolve issues effectively.
Building work in Victoria often requires planning and building permits, which ensure projects are lawful, safe and compliant. Planning permits deal with how land can be used, while building permits confirm construction meets regulatory standards and
Statutory referrals for enforcement tools outlining requirements for building surveyors to notify authorities and support regulatory enforcement and compliance.
The amended Victorian Security of Payment (SOP) Act applies retrospectively to construction contracts entered into before, on, or after 15 April 2026. However, these changes generally exclude payment claims served or adjudication applications made