Edition 69, July 2009

National building and construction code of practice guidelines

The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, has released the revised Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry.

The Code and Guidelines outline the responsibilities of Australian Government agencies as clients, project managers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, related entities, industrial associations, and employers in the construction industry.

The Guidelines have been revised to reflect the Fair Work Act 2009 and suggestions the Honourable Murray Wilcox QC made in his recent report, Transition to Fair Work Australia for the Building and Construction Industry.

Extensive consultations have also been undertaken by the Australian Government with all major stakeholders including employee and employer associations and major contractors as well as state and territory governments.

The Australian Government believes the Guidelines will assist in encouraging lawful behaviour in the industry for the benefit of all participants and will support productivity in the sector.

To view the Guidelines visit www.deewr.gov.au/building

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