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Our role

The VBA regulates building and plumbing practitioners to ensure the achievement of efficient and competitive building and plumbing industries in Victoria.

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Minister’s Statement of Expectations

In September 2021, the Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, issued a Statement of Expectations (SoE) to the Victorian Building Authority for the period of 2021-2023.

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Corporate Strategy – Vision27

The Victorian Building Authority's (VBA) Vision27 is our bold and exciting strategy to Safeguard Victoria’s Future.It sets ambitious goals for the VBA, and our role within the building and plumbing industries.

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Careers

Our people are our most important asset and are key to delivering our core functions.

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Organisational structure

Our organisational structure is aligned to an integrated functional service model to respond to the needs of consumers and practitioners.

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Regulatory approach

Our regulatory approach establishes our strategy to regulate Victoria's building and plumbing industries.

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Holding the VBA to Account

VBA employees, consumers and anyone in the building and plumbing industries are encouraged to make disclosures of misconduct if they believe someone is carrying out fraud or corruption.

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Annual reports

Find out about the VBA's activities and achievements during each financial year.

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VBA Board

A board of commissioners is responsible for the governance and strategic management of the VBA.

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Service Charter

Our Service Charter sets out the standards of service you can expect to receive in your dealings with the VBA.

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Research

Our research program is directed at developing a strong evidence base and improving the functioning of the building and plumbing regulatory system.

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VBA reports

Find out about the VBA's regulatory activities.

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Data

Key data sets and statistics about our functions and services are available here.

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Building Practitioners Board

The BPB was an independent statutory body, whose functions, powers and responsibilities were transferred to the VBA.

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Building Appeals Board

The BAB makes decisions about matters relating to the Building Regulations, the Building Code of Australia and sections of the Building Act 1993.

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Building Regulations Advisory Committee

BRAC provides advice to the Minister for Planning on draft building regulations and also accredits building products and systems.

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Policies and procedures

Key VBA policies and procedures governing our functions and services.

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Doing business with us

The VBA's planned procurement activity for the next 12-18 months, plus other procurement information.

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Gifts, benefits and hospitality

The way public officials respond to offers of gifts, benefits and hospitality is critical to maintaining the trust of those we serve.

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Freedom of Information Act Part II Statement

The Victorian Building Authority (the VBA) is committed to making information easily accessible to the public. The VBA releases a large amount of information through online and print publishing, social media platforms, information sessions and in-person.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 (coronavirus) updates from the Victorian Building Authority relating to the building and plumbing industries.