In this episode, Bronwyn Weir, Managing Director of Weir Legal and Consulting and Associate Professor Dr Matthew Bell, Co-Director of Studies at the Melbourne Law School, explore the drivers behind Victoria’s building reforms, including past system failures, combustible cladding, and weaknesses in regulatory oversight. 

They discuss the transition from the Victorian Building Authority to the new Building and Plumbing Commission, the introduction of first resort insurance, expanded rectification and enforcement powers, and the new building system objective focused on health and safety. The conversation also examines whether these reforms will meaningfully improve outcomes, shift industry behaviour, and rebuild trust in the construction sector. 

Resources and links:

Bronwyn Weir on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwyn-weir-3076671a/  

Matthew Bell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bell-b69a2a7/