The Australian Government, in consultation with the Australian Building Codes Office and the states and territories, undertake regulatory impact analysis on:
This work will provide evidence for any future changes to the Premises Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).
People living with disability told us they find it easier to access premises that were built after the Premises Standards were introduced. This indicates that the Premises Standards are achieving their objectives.
However, people living with disability also identified emerging issues and areas for improvement. These included:
These issues need to be addressed to ensure the Premises Standards continue achieving their objectives.
Building professionals told us they needed better guidance to help them comply with the Premises Standards. They were particularly concerned about how to apply the Premises Standards to significant works on older and heritage-listed buildings.
Building professionals were also concerned about the inconsistencies among disability standards, state and territory requirements and the National Construction Code (NCC).
Many businesses emphasised a need for practical guidance, such as check lists, to help them improve access for employees when negotiating commercial leases.
Unfortunately this review could not address every issue raised by stakeholders. We will continue engaging with stakeholders to address other issues.
The opportunities for action align with these areas. If agreed by the government, these actions will ensure the Premises Standards continue meeting their objectives.
People living with disability told us they find it easier to access premises that were built after the Premises Standards were introduced. This indicates that the Premises Standards are achieving their objectives.
However, people living with disability also identified emerging issues and areas for improvement. These included:
The Australian Government, in consultation with the Australian Building Codes Office and the states and territories, undertake regulatory impact analysis on:
This work will provide evidence for any future changes to the Premises Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).
People living with disability told us they find it easier to access premises that were built after the Premises Standards were introduced. This indicates that the Premises Standards are achieving their objectives.
However, people living with disability also identified emerging issues and areas for improvement. These included:
These issues need to be addressed to ensure the Premises Standards continue achieving their objectives.
Building professionals told us they needed better guidance to help them comply with the Premises Standards. They were particularly concerned about how to apply the Premises Standards to significant works on older and heritage-listed buildings.
Building professionals were also concerned about the inconsistencies among disability standards, state and territory requirements and the National Construction Code (NCC).
Many businesses emphasised a need for practical guidance, such as check lists, to help them improve access for employees when negotiating commercial leases.
Unfortunately this review could not address every issue raised by stakeholders. We will continue engaging with stakeholders to address other issues.
People living with disability told us they find it easier to access premises that were built after the Premises Standards were introduced. This indicates that the Premises Standards are achieving their objectives.
However, people living with disability also identified emerging issues and areas for improvement. These included:
These issues need to be addressed to ensure the Premises Standards continue achieving their objectives.
Building professionals told us they needed better guidance to help them comply with the Premises Standards. They were particularly concerned about how to apply the Premises Standards to significant works on older and heritage-listed buildings.
Building professionals were also concerned about the inconsistencies among disability standards, state and territory requirements and the National Construction Code (NCC).
Many businesses emphasised a need for practical guidance, such as check lists, to help them improve access for employees when negotiating commercial leases.
Unfortunately this review could not address every issue raised by stakeholders. We will continue engaging with stakeholders to address other issues.
The Australian Government, in consultation with the Australian Building Codes Office and the states and territories, undertake regulatory impact analysis on:
This work will provide evidence for any future changes to the Premises Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).
The opportunities for action align with these areas. If agreed by the government, these actions will ensure the Premises Standards continue meeting their objectives.
People living with disability told us they find it easier to access premises that were built after the Premises Standards were introduced. This indicates that the Premises Standards are achieving their objectives.
However, people living with disability also identified emerging issues and areas for improvement. These included: