The project includes examining options to minimise cost and reduce administrative requirements. The aim is to ensure that any licensing model supports trades by improving industry professionalism, completion of training and protecting those doing the right thing. The cost versus benefit will be central to future decisions.
The ACT Government’s licensing framework operates on a cost-recovery basis, meaning fees are designed to cover the cost of running the licensing system, not to generate additional revenue.
The cost of poor building quality can’t be overlooked. This project aims to ensure we get things right the first time by lifting standards, and reducing the cost of fixing defects and undertaking repairs.
