Virtual Roundtable: Modernising the National Construction Code (Australia)

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Want to make a difference? Join the CIOB Policy & Public Affairs team for this virtual roundtable.

DetailsAs a valued CIOB member, you have a unique opportunity to influence one of the most significant reforms to Australia's construction regulatory environment in decades. Why This MattersThe Australian Government has released a discussion paper on "Streamlining and Modernising the National Construction Code" – and they want to hear from construction professionals like you.With housing productivity declining for 30 years and approval times often exceeding construction times, this modernisation effort is critical to:<ul><li>Reducing regulatory burden</li><li>Improving construction productivity</li><li>Increasing housing supply</li><li>Supporting innovation in the sector</li></ul> Four Key Themes for Your Input:The discussion paper explores critical areas where your expertise is invaluable:1. Governance and Process: How can the ABCB's governance model and update processes better serve industry needs?2. Complexity and Regulatory Burden: What parts of the 2,000-page NCC (including 600 pages of state variations) could be simplified without compromising safety?3. Usability and Accessibility: How can we make the NCC easier to understand, navigate, and apply using digital tools and clearer language?4. Innovation and Housing Diversity: What barriers prevent the adoption of modern construction methods, new materials, and diverse housing types? How to Get Involved1. Attend Our Virtual Round TableDate: Thursday, the 29th of January Time: 5:30 pm AEDT Format: Virtual discussion with fellow CIOB members Event details will be shared with you shortly.2. Contribute to Our Collaboration DocumentShare your thoughts, experiences, and recommendations on any of the 14 questions in the discussion paper. Access the collaboration document here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwpDKqaeHNBPWWq3TPqI7GvyNj4BPOKv2zsnjW5oUHs/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwpDKqaeHNBPWWq3TPqI7GvyNj4BPOKv2zsnjW5oUHs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwpDKqaeHNBPWWq3TPqI7GvyNj4BPOKv2zsnjW5oUHs/edit?usp=sharing</a>3. Review the Full Discussion PaperAccess the complete Australian Government discussion paper: <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsult.treasury.gov.au%2Fc2025-722616&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGFloyd%40ciob.org.uk%7C2dd450f05dbc4a2e294b08de5e510c11%7C7af280df914b406a9ee46fc908160a16%7C0%7C0%7C639051899376697249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ks1hFBBI%2B8colqpsFAAumPX3ABZ3kt1iia3i0H5XzuE%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconsult.treasury.gov.au%2Fc2025-722616&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGFloyd%40ciob.org.uk%7C2dd450f05dbc4a2e294b08de5e510c11%7C7af280df914b406a9ee46fc908160a16%7C0%7C0%7C639051899376697249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ks1hFBBI%2B8colqpsFAAumPX3ABZ3kt1iia3i0H5XzuE%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://consult.treasury.gov.au/c2025-722616</a> Why Your Voice CountsCIOB is regularly invited to advise Government departments, committees, and political groups on construction sector issues. Our consultations combine existing research with expert input from members like you – ensuring our submissions reflect real-world experience and practical solutions.Your insights will directly inform CIOB's formal response to the Australian Treasury, giving our sector a strong, unified voice in this crucial reform process. Please register your interest, and a member of the Policy Team will send out further details and the Teams link.Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

<h4>Online Platform</h4>The webinar will be held using MS Teams. Please register your interest on Eventbrite then prior to the session, you will receive an email contaning the Teams link.

<h4>CIOB Assist</h4>The webinar is free to attend, but if you would like to make an optional donation to <a href="https://assist.ciob.org/" title="https://assist.ciob.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CIOB Assist</a> you can do this during the registration process.

<h4>Contact</h4>Isaac RyanPolicy and Government Relations Manager Oceaniairyan@ciob.org.au How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.

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