The construction industry is regulated by the ACT Government through:
Access Canberra, as the regulatory authority, checks compliance with:
- the Building Act 2004
- the Planning and Development Act 2007
- Australian Standards
- the Building Code of Australia
Access Canberra also investigates complaints.
Access Canberra uses an engage, educate, enforce approach and a risk harm model as outlined in the Accountability Commitment when investigating possible breaches of legislative requirements. Enforcement of legislative requirements is likely to occur in situations where there is:
- a failure to comply with legislation and standards
- an unacceptable standard of work or conduct.
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