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The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released a public discussion paper for the National Building Standard Setting, Assessment and Rating Framework. The Framework will no doubt impact on future uniform policies and initiatives on how buildings are assessed and rated for energy efficiency to improve the energy efficiency of residential and commercial bui… Find out more
Office block owners will have to disclose the building's energy efficiency to prospective buyers or lessees under a government bill introduced into federal parliament on Thursday.
Junior Climate Change Minister Greg Combet said the measure would require owners of commercial office buildings covering 2000 square metres or more to obtain and disclose energy efficiency information before selling or leasing them.
The law will also apply to head tenants intending to sublease space.… Find out more
All Australian States and Territories now have, or are about to have, Security of Payment legislation.
Tasmania’s Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 came into force on 17 December 2009.
The Australian Capital Territory’s Building and Constructio… Find out more
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