The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) has provided formal feedback on Tasmania’s Building Amendment Bill 2025 and associated Amendment Regulations, raising significant concerns about the state’s approach to adopting the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025.
AIBS has welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the Building Amendment Bill 2025 and associated Amendment Regulations.
AIBS supports a nationally uniform approach to adopting the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 as a key pathway to improving housing affordability and supply, both in Tasmania and across all Australian jurisdictions.
AIBS does not support the proposed legislative changes enabling a broad deferral or non-adoption of NCC 2025 in Tasmania. This would isolate the state from national reform and undermine the Intergovernmental Agreement that supports consistent code application.
Delaying adoption will disadvantage Tasmania’s construction industry, consumers and economy.
It limits access to innovation built into NCC 2025, including improved design flexibility, enhanced safety, long-term cost efficiencies and updated compliance frameworks.
Consumers risk missing out on cost savings and quality improvements that will be available in other states.
This ‘backward step’ would stall modernisation of Tasmania’s construction sector, only serving the vested interests of groups seeking to delay progress.
AIBS recognises the need to support small operators through mitigating the costs of continual change. However, this can be achieved without compromising national consistency.
AIBS proposes voluntary use of NCC 2025 from 1 May 2026 and mandatory adoption from 1 May 2027.
This gives time to adjust while keeping Tasmania aligned with national practice. It ensures flexibility in housing and infrastructure design, including large-scale projects, while supporting smooth transition and training for small businesses.
AIBS urges the Tasmanian Government to reconsider. Tasmania should move forward, not fall behind.
