Every source we cite

The building and plumbing code adopted by every state and territory. Free to read after registration.

https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/ncc-2022 · checked 2026-08-10

Standards referenced by the NCC, including waterproofing and plumbing.

https://www.abcb.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The automatic guarantees that apply to services under Australian Consumer Law, including due care and skill.

https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/buying-products-and-services/consumer-rights-and-guarantees · checked 2026-08-10

The national register for confirming an ABN, its trading name and whether it is currently active.

https://abr.business.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The national ARCtick licence required to handle refrigerant in air conditioning and refrigeration work.

https://www.arctick.org/refrigerant-handling-licence/ · checked 2026-08-10

ARCtick licence lookup and scheme information.

https://arctick.org/ · checked 2026-08-10

Consumer guidance on solar, and the Approved Solar Retailer programme. Note the CEC no longer accredits installers. See saa-accreditation.

https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/for-consumers · checked 2026-08-10

The accreditation a solar installer must hold for a system to be eligible for federal certificates. Took over from the Clean Energy Council on 29 February 2024.

https://saaustralia.com.au/about-accreditation/ · checked 2026-08-10

Installer accreditation lookup.

https://saaustralia.com.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Clean Energy Regulator's appointment of Solar Accreditation Australia as scheme operator.

https://www.energy.gov.au/news/cer-appoints-new-solar-accreditation-scheme-operator · checked 2026-08-10

Small-scale Technology Certificates, which set the value of the federal solar and battery discount.

https://cer.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The federal home battery discount, its capacity tiers and the changes that took effect 1 May 2026.

https://www.dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/cheaper-home-batteries · checked 2026-08-10

Consumer-facing summary of the federal battery discount.

https://www.energy.gov.au/rebates/cheaper-home-batteries-program · checked 2026-08-10

Hot water system types, relative running costs and what drives them.

https://www.energy.gov.au/households/hot-water-systems · checked 2026-08-10

Heating and cooling system types, sizing and running costs.

https://www.energy.gov.au/households/heating-and-cooling · checked 2026-08-10

Household solar and battery guidance, sizing and payback.

https://www.energy.gov.au/households/solar-pv-and-batteries · checked 2026-08-10

The federal guide to residential hot water, including sizing and system selection.

https://www.yourhome.gov.au/energy/hot-water-systems · checked 2026-08-10

The published Australian Standards referenced by the NCC, such as AS/NZS 3000 and AS 3740.

https://www.standards.org.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The federal agency for asbestos safety, including where asbestos is found in Australian homes and who may remove it.

https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The free national service that returns the location of underground services before excavation, formerly Dial Before You Dig.

https://www.byda.com.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

National work health and safety position on asbestos, including the removal licence classes and the quantity thresholds that trigger them.

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/asbestos · checked 2026-08-10

Silica dust exposure from cutting, grinding and drilling masonry, tile and engineered stone, and the national controls that apply.

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/silica/what-crystalline-silica · checked 2026-08-10

What remedy you are entitled to when a service fails, and who chooses it, under the consumer guarantees.

https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/problem-with-a-product-or-service-you-bought/repair-replace-refund-cancel · checked 2026-08-10

Contract terms in consumer transactions, including the unfair contract terms regime that applies to standard form contracts.

https://www.accc.gov.au/business/selling-products-and-services/contracts · checked 2026-08-10

The Act whose Schedule 2 is the Australian Consumer Law, for readers who want the provision rather than a summary of it.

https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A00109/latest/text · checked 2026-08-10

Mandatory product safety standards, bans and the national recall register.

https://www.productsafety.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The federal regulator for telecommunications cabling work, which is a registration separate from an electrical licence.

https://www.acma.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, its star ratings, and what a new build or major renovation has to achieve.

https://www.homeenergyrating.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The mandatory energy rating label on appliances including air conditioners and hot water systems, and the registered product database.

https://www.energyrating.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme, which is mandatory for taps, toilets, showers and several appliances.

https://www.waterrating.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Board's handbook series, including its guidance on waterproofing membranes, falls and substrates for wet areas and external above-ground areas.

https://www.abcb.gov.au/resources/filter/guidance-material-and-handbooks · checked 2026-08-11

The accessibility provisions for new homes, including step-free entry, door widths and bathroom reinforcement.

https://www.abcb.gov.au/initiatives/livable-housing · checked 2026-08-11

The volume of the National Construction Code that covers houses and other Class 1 and 10 buildings, which is the one most home renovation work sits under.

https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/ncc-2022/adopted/volume-two · checked 2026-08-10

Volume Three of the National Construction Code, the national plumbing and drainage requirements adopted by the states.

https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/ncc-2022/adopted/volume-three · checked 2026-08-11

The federal certificate scheme behind the solar discount, including deeming and the annual reduction of the deeming period.

https://cer.gov.au/schemes/renewable-energy-target/small-scale-renewable-energy-scheme · checked 2026-08-10

The government electricity and gas plan comparison service, including feed-in tariff offers.

https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

Retail energy rules, connection obligations and the energy market rulebook.

https://www.aer.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

Electrical licensing requirements and licence checks in NSW.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/compliance-and-regulation/electricians · checked 2026-08-10

Contracts, insurance and licensing for residential building work in NSW.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-or-renovating-a-home · checked 2026-08-10

Licence checks, complaints and consumer protection in NSW.

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

Free public search for NSW trade and contractor licences, including builders, electricians and plumbers.

https://www.onegov.nsw.gov.au/publicregister/ · checked 2026-08-10

Registration, barrier compliance and certificate obligations for NSW pool and spa owners.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-or-renovating-a-home/pools-and-pool-safety/owner-obligations · checked 2026-08-10

NSW pool barrier rules, inspections and the swimming pool register.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-or-renovating-a-home/pools-and-pool-safety · checked 2026-08-10

The NSW tribunal that hears home building disputes, including the monetary limits and how an application is made.

https://ncat.nsw.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The NSW regulator for residential building work, licensing and defect investigation.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/building-commission · checked 2026-08-10

The free public search that confirms whether a NSW trade licence is current and what it authorises.

https://verify.licence.nsw.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The NSW insurance scheme that covers a homeowner when a builder dies, disappears or becomes insolvent, and the contract value that triggers it.

https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/builders-and-homeowners/homeowners/what-is-icare-hbcf · checked 2026-08-11

NSW work health and safety regulation, including asbestos removal licensing and notifiable work.

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

How asbestos waste must be transported and disposed of in NSW, and by whom.

https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/Your-environment/Waste/industrial-waste/asbestos-waste · checked 2026-08-10

The whole-of-government NSW asbestos portal, including what a householder may and may not remove.

https://www.asbestos.nsw.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The NSW statute governing who pays for a dividing fence and the notice procedure before work starts.

https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-072 · checked 2026-08-10

The NSW statute under which the Land and Environment Court can order work on a neighbour's tree.

https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2006-126 · checked 2026-08-10

When a backflow prevention device is required, who may install and test one, and the annual testing obligation.

https://www.sydneywater.com.au/plumbing-building-developing/plumbing/backflow-prevention.html · checked 2026-08-10

NSW home fire safety guidance, including smoke alarm placement and maintenance.

https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

NSW household energy programs, rebates and upgrade incentives.

https://www.energy.nsw.gov.au/households · checked 2026-08-10

Victoria's building and plumbing regulator since 1 July 2025, replacing the Victorian Building Authority. Blocks non-browser clients.

https://www.bpc.vic.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

Domestic building contracts and consumer rights in Victoria.

https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/building-and-renovating · checked 2026-08-10

Electrical and gas safety regulation in Victoria.

https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/about-us · checked 2026-08-10

The Victorian solar panel rebate amount, income and property caps, and interest-free loan.

https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/solar-panel-rebate · checked 2026-08-10

The Victorian hot water rebate amount, eligibility caps and qualifying system types.

https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/hot-water-rebate · checked 2026-08-10

Victorian electrical worker licensing and the register of licensed electricians and gasfitters.

https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Victorian tribunal that hears domestic building disputes and fencing disputes.

https://www.vcat.vic.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

What a Victorian domestic building contract must contain, and the contract value at which the requirements change.

https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/building-and-renovating/plan-and-manage-your-building-project/contracts · checked 2026-08-10

The Victorian public register for checking an electrician's or gasfitter's licence and registration.

https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/licensing/search-public-register · checked 2026-08-10

Victorian guidance on gas and electrical appliance safety, approval marks and servicing.

https://www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/community-safety/buying-safe-appliances · checked 2026-08-10

Victorian smoke alarm requirements, placement, testing and replacement intervals.

https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/smoke-alarms · checked 2026-08-10

The Victorian solar rebate, its eligibility criteria and the published rebate amount.

https://www.solar.vic.gov.au/solar-panel-rebate · checked 2026-08-10

Victorian guidance on when a planning permit is needed, which is separate from a building permit.

https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/guides-and-resources/guides/all-guides/do-i-need-a-planning-permit · checked 2026-08-10

Licensing, licence checks and complaints for building work in Queensland.

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Queensland process for overhanging branches, dividing fences and neighbour disputes.

https://www.qld.gov.au/community/your-home-community/neighbour-disputes/disputes-about-fences-trees-and-buildings · checked 2026-08-10

Queensland's interconnected photoelectric smoke alarm requirements and the dates they apply from.

https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/safety/fire/smoke-alarms · checked 2026-08-10

Placement, testing and maintenance guidance for domestic smoke alarms.

https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/fire/smoke-alarms · checked 2026-08-10

The QBCC notice on Queensland's interconnected smoke alarm deadline.

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/news/reminder-install-interconnected-photoelectric-smoke-alarms · checked 2026-08-10

The Queensland tribunal for building disputes, tree disputes and minor civil claims.

https://www.qcat.qld.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Queensland process for dividing fence and tree disputes, including the notice forms.

https://www.qld.gov.au/community/your-home-community/neighbour-disputes/disputes-about-fences-trees-and-buildings · checked 2026-08-10

Queensland consumer protection, trader complaints and cooling-off provisions.

https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/about-us/services/fair-trading · checked 2026-08-10

The Queensland Home Warranty Scheme, what work it covers and the contract value that triggers it.

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/running-your-business/home-warranty-insurance-obligations · checked 2026-08-10

The Queensland plumbing and drainage licence classes and what each authorises.

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/licences/apply-licence/available-licences/plumbing-drainage-licences · checked 2026-08-10

Queensland pool barrier standards, the pool safety register and the certificate required at sale or lease.

https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/buying-owning-home/pool-safety · checked 2026-08-10

Queensland electrical safety law, including licensing and the duties that sit on a homeowner.

https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/electrical-safety-laws · checked 2026-08-10

Building, plumbing, electrical and gas licensing and safety regulation in Western Australia.

https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-and-energy · checked 2026-08-10

Western Australian building, plumbing, electrical and gas licensing, and the licence search.

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/building-and-energy/building-and-energy · checked 2026-08-10

The Western Australian tribunal that reviews building and licensing decisions.

https://www.sat.justice.wa.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

Western Australian consumer protection, home building contracts and the complaint process.

https://www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Western Australian statute on sufficient fences and how the cost is shared between neighbours.

https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/law_a232.html · checked 2026-08-10

The South Australian public register of licensed builders, plumbers, gasfitters and electricians. Blocks automated clients.

https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/find-a-licence-holder · checked 2026-08-10

South Australian guidance on checking a trade licence, and the PGE licence classes. Blocks automated clients.

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/licensing/licence-check · checked 2026-08-10

The South Australian tribunal for fencing, tenancy and licensing matters.

https://www.sacat.sa.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

South Australian electrical and gas safety regulation, including certificates of compliance.

https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/industry/energy-resources/technical-regulator · checked 2026-08-10

The South Australian statute governing dividing fences, notices and cost sharing.

https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/lz?path=/c/a/fences%20act%201975 · checked 2026-08-10

South Australian licensing for plumbing, gasfitting and electrical work.

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/business-and-trade/licensing/plumbers-gas-fitters-and-electricians · checked 2026-08-10

Tasmanian licensing under the Building Act 2016 and Occupational Licensing Act 2005. Blocks automated clients.

https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Tasmanian register of licensed electricians, plumbers, gasfitters and builders. Blocks automated clients.

https://www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/licensing-and-registration/search-licensed-occupations/find-a-licensed-tradesperson · checked 2026-08-10

The Tasmanian tribunal for building, fencing and consumer matters.

https://www.tascat.tas.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Tasmanian statute book, including the Boundary Fences Act, for readers who want the provision itself.

https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/browse/inforce/acts/title/B · checked 2026-08-10

Construction occupations licensing and licence checks in the ACT.

https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

ACT guidance on choosing and checking a tradesperson, and the construction occupations registers.

https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/consumer-rights/choosing-a-tradesperson · checked 2026-08-10

ACT construction occupations licensing under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004.

https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/building-and-construction · checked 2026-08-10

The ACT tribunal for building disputes, common boundaries and consumer claims.

https://www.acat.act.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The ACT statute governing dividing fences, the notice procedure and how cost is apportioned.

https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1981-9/ · checked 2026-08-10

ACT rebates for household electrification, including hot water, heating and solar.

https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/policy-programs/home-energy-support-rebates-for-homeowners · checked 2026-08-10

The Northern Territory register of licensed plumbers and drainers. Blocks automated clients.

https://plumberslicensing.nt.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

The Northern Territory register of registered building practitioners. Blocks automated clients.

https://bpb.nt.gov.au/practitioners · checked 2026-08-10

Northern Territory electrical licensing and how to verify one. Blocks automated clients.

https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/electrical-licences · checked 2026-08-10

The Northern Territory tribunal for building, tenancy and consumer matters.

https://ntcat.nt.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

Northern Territory consumer protection, building contracts and the complaint process.

https://consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10

Northern Territory work health and safety, including asbestos removal licensing.

https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/ · checked 2026-08-10