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Friday, June 7, 2013

VIC: Renovating promised greater protection from dodgy builders in State Government reform

"The changes outlined in the Victorian Domestic Building Consumer Protection Reform Strategy are intended to lead to fairer, quicker and cheaper dispute resolution for people whose home construction or renovations hit snags."

"These reforms recognise that the current system is not working as well as it should for either consumers or for builders,'' Mr Attorney-General Robert Clark said.
 

The major reform:

- Builder regulation and domestic building consumer protection will become a 'one-stop-shop' under the Victorian Building Authority;
- Inspectors will now give rulings after on-site inspections;
- Insurance cover will be made more accessible; and,
- Builders will face stronger standards, oversight and disciplinary action for poor performance;
- Greater scrutiny of building surveyors and the building permit system.

"Informing consumers about these reforms will be a key part of the reforms, so that consumers can know their rights and know where to get help if a dispute arises with a builder,"

The proposed strategy will undergo further consultation with consumers and industry stakeholders before it is implemented progressively across 2013 and 2014.

A step in the right direction....
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