Upcoming licensing changes for Licensed Building Practitioners
Yesterday the Government announced improvements to occupational licensing that applies to Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) and the work they do.
These changes ensure trusted professionals carrying out building work can be held accountable if the work is not done right the first time.
Changes to occupational licensing are intended to:
- encourage tradespeople to complete quality building work
- give homeowners confidence in the tradespeople working on their homes
- give homeowners a clear path to follow if things go wrong
What the changes include
The changes to occupational licensing aim to take effect in 2026.
The changes for LBPs include:
- improving the disciplinary processes for LBPs by allowing the Registrar to triage complaints and appoint investigators where needed
- publishing details of LBPs whose licences have been suspended for disciplinary reasons - helping homeowners choosing an LBP for their building work
- introducing a new waterproofing licence class – consumers can be confident LBPs completing their wet area bathrooms and level-entry showers are suitably qualified and accountable for their work.
Find out more
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