Australian Building Resources
Building a new home can feel overwhelming. These official state building resources provide helpful information about contracts, warranties, building standards, homeowner rights and dispute resolution.
Find your state or territory
Select your state below to access the relevant official building authority.
Queensland
QBCC
Queensland Building and Construction Commission — consumer protection, licensing, warranties and dispute resolution.
Visit Official WebsiteNew South Wales
NSW Building Commission
Information on building contracts, defects, home building compensation and your rights as an owner.
Visit Official WebsiteVictoria
Building and Plumbing Commission
Consumer guidance on building permits, inspections, warranties and resolving building disputes.
Visit Official WebsiteSouth Australia
SA Planning & Building
Building standards, contractor licensing, home indemnity insurance and dispute processes.
Visit Official WebsiteWestern Australia
Building and Energy
Guidance on building approvals, safety, contractor licensing and owner-builder requirements.
Visit Official WebsiteTasmania
Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)
Building permits, plumbing standards, contractor licensing and dispute resolution in Tasmania.
Visit Official WebsiteAustralian Capital Territory
Access Canberra – Building & Construction
Building approvals, energy efficiency, licensing and compliance for construction in the ACT.
Visit Official WebsiteNorthern Territory
Northern Territory Building Practitioners Board
Building contracts, contractor licensing, defects and your rights as a homeowner in the NT.
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