Code of practice for the building and construction industry
The Victorian Code of Practice
The Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry describes the minimum standards of practice and behaviour that the Victorian Government expects of all parties involved in public construction.The Code provides a benchmark for the industry and government departments and public bodies and its provisions must be observed by all parties involved in public construction.
Code of Practice for the building and construction industry (PDF - 247 KB)
Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice
The Victorian Government has introduced new Implementation Guidelines to the Victorian Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry (the Implementation Guidelines).
The Implementation Guidelines come into effect on 1 July 2012, and have been developed to further assist in the achievement of the objectives of the Victorian Code, in particular, the industrial relations, Occupational Health, Safety and Rehabilitation and workforce reform elements as adopted from the National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry 1997.
The new Implementation Guidelines reflect the Victorian Government's commitment to greater flexibility and productivity within the State's building and construction industry and to ensure that the Victorian Government maximises value for money on its spending on infrastructure projects.
For more information about the Implementation Guidelines, go to the Department of Treasury and Finance website.
For more information about the Victorian Code of Practice contact Building Policy on (03) 9223 1824 or by email to building.policy@dpcd.vic.gov.au
The National Code of Practice
The National Code of Practice and its Guidelines apply to all construction projects directly funded by the Australian Government.
For projects indirectly funded by the Australian Government through grant and other programs the National Code applies where:
- the value of Australian Government contribution to a project is at least $5 million and represents at least 50 percent of the total construction project value; or
- the Australian Government contribution to a project is $10 million or more, irrespective of the proportion of Australian Government funding.
The National Code also applies to any project that has an identified capital component where the Australian Government provides a package of assistance measures in advance of construction commencing.
For full details of the National Code and its Guidelines visit the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations web site.