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When is a building permit required? Practice Note 32-2018
This practice note provides guidance on where a building permit is not required for building work.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/When-is-a-building-permit-required.pdf -
Building Practice Note MN-01 (PDF, 0.16 MB)
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/136638/Building-Practice-Note-MN-01-Notifying-council-of-building-work-and-RBS-appointment-Final-Approved-1.pdf -
Storm and flood information
Every year, floods cause more damage than any other natural hazard in Australia. If your home has been flooded, take these safety precautions.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/storm-and-flood-information -
Regulatory Priority: Practitioner competency
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/regulatory-policy-statement/regulatory-priorities/regulatory-priority-practitioner-competency -
Regulatory Priority: Water
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/about/regulatory-policy-statement/regulatory-priorities/regulatory-priority-water -
What you need to know about mandatory notifications
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2024/what-you-need-to-know-about-mandatory-notifications -
Landscaping
Landscaping work involves creating, modifying and maintaining outdoor spaces. Understand the requirements for verandahs, pergolas, fences, paving and more.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/landscaping -
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 andhttps://www.vba.vic.gov.au/legal/foi/foi-part-ii-statement -
VBA Mail – December 2023
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/news/news/2023/vba-mail/vba-mail-december-2023 -
Practitioner Education Series previous sessions
You will view previous sessions of the Practitioner Education Series here.https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/surveyors/PES-previous-sessions -
Publications - Victorian Building Authority
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/building/building-resource-hub/publications