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31/03/2026

Board Briefing March 2026

Welcome to the latest briefing from the AIBS Board. This update includes information for members from the Board meeting held on 04 March 2026

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31/03/2026 8:00:00 AM

30/10/2025

NSW/ACT Board Director Nominations and Election

A vacancy has arisen for the position of NSW/ACT Board Director on the AIBS Board.

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30/10/2025 1:53:00 PM
24/10/2025 8:00:00 AM

19/08/2025

Board Briefing May & July 2025

Welcome to the latest briefing from the AIBS Board. This update includes information for members from the Board meetings held on 21 May and 15 July 2025.

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19/08/2025 8:00:00 AM

01/04/2025

Building reforms a major step forward for consumers in Victoria

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) and the Association of Consulting Architects (ACA) welcome the introduction of the Victorian Government's Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025 as a positive step.

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1/04/2025 7:59:00 AM

25/02/2025

Board Briefing February 2025

Welcome to the February briefing from the AIBS Board. This update includes information for members on the recent Board meeting held on 5th February 2025.

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25/02/2025 11:32:00 AM

09/12/2024

Board Briefing December 2024

Welcome to the December briefing from the AIBS Board. This update includes information for members on the recent Board meetings held on 30 October and 5 December 2024.

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9/12/2024 11:52:00 AM

06/12/2024

Wayne Liddy Elected National President

At its meeting on 5 December 2024, the Board of AIBS elected Victoria Board Director and Vice President, Wayne Liddy, as national leader for the next two years.

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6/12/2024 11:32:00 AM

29/11/2024

Policy Update - Building Regulatory Reform In Australia

The AIBS Policy: Building Regulatory Reform in Australia has been updated, the second time this has occurred since it was adopted in 2017.

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29/11/2024 11:32:00 AM

25/11/2024

Member Consultation Open for AIBS Professional Practice Standards

The AIBS Professional Practice Standards represent a groundbreaking initiative to define the level of performance, competence, and conduct expected of AIBS practicing members

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25/11/2024 9:32:27 AM
13/11/2024 11:32:00 AM

25/10/2024

Media Statements - Victorian Reforms

AIBS has made statements to the media about the Government of Victoria's suite of reforms to the building control environment and the Weir Report.

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25/10/2024 11:32:00 AM

24/10/2024

Building Reform Announcement 24 October Victoria

The Government of Victoria has announced yesterday a suite of reforms to the building control environment. The details of the announcement can be found here.

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24/10/2024 1:54:00 PM

18/10/2024

Tasmania urgently needs new laws to stop more kids from drowning in pools this summer

AIBS has called on the Tasmanian Government to immediately take steps to protect children from drowning in do-it-yourself backyard pools, calling the current legislation outdated woefully inadequate.

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18/10/2024 1:53:00 PM

18/10/2024

Victoria Recognises AIBS Accreditation for Building Surveyor Registration

Victoria has joined South Australia, the ACT, and Queensland in recognising Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) Accreditation as an approved pathway for building surveyor registration.

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18/10/2024 11:32:00 AM

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