Australia: Real Estate

The NSW Parliament has introduced the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, proposing sweeping changes to the state's building approval system and certifier responsibilities. While the Bill aims to streamline approvals and reduce red tape to meet housing targets, it controversially repeals the unpopular Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 only to reinstate many of its key requirements, potentially facing significant industry opposition particularly from private certifiers whose liability

Local governments in Western Australia increasingly use artificial intelligence to streamline procurement assessments for expressions of interest and requests for tender.

The Bill proposes a series of targeted amendments intended to clarify existing provisions, improve consumer protections and reduce unnecessary regulatory burden.