The Tasmanian Government has taken a significant step to strengthen the State's building and construction regulatory framework.
The Building Amendment Bill 2026 successfully passed the House of Assembly today.
Minister for Small Business, Trade and Consumer Affairs, Guy Barnett, said the Bill delivers on the Government's commitment to provide greater stability and certainty for Tasmania's building and construction sector.
"This Bill enables the State to pause future changes to the National Construction Code," Minister Barnett said.
"This allows the Government to prevent National Construction Code amendments that would otherwise introduce additional costs and regulatory complexity for Tasmanian builders and homeowners.
"The ability to pause NCC updates provides an important safeguard for households and industry.
"National amendments to the Code have created substantial compliance challenges, requiring repeated changes to documentation, design standards, and construction practices.
"While our Government has stepped in to make it faster and cheaper to build homes, the Winter-Willie Opposition has fought for more red tape, costs and delays."
Industry groups, including Master Builders Tasmania, the Housing Industry Association and the Property Council, have expressed strong support for Tasmania's decision to legislate a pause.
"Our industry and community need Tasmanian solutions for the building industry, instead of red tape being pushed by Canberra," Minister Barnett said.
"Our approach ensures changes are introduced only when they are practical, affordable, and appropriate for Tasmanian conditions."
The Government remains committed to supporting a strong, sustainable building and construction sector while protecting Tasmanian families from unnecessary regulatory burden.
