Episode 107: EXCLUSIVE: HIA Victoria Boss Keith Ryan Breaks Down the New Building Watchdog
21st July 2025 | 50m 23s | Guest(s): Keith Ryan
In this exclusive episode, HIA Victoria boss Keith Ryan joins us to unpack the new Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) and what it means for builders and homebuyers. From rectification powers to insurance reforms and upcoming legislation - this is essential listening for anyone in the industry.
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Timestamps:
2:57 - What exactly is the Building & Plumbing Commission, and what are the benefits to the BPC being introduced in Victoria?
11:12 - How will the new powers of rectification orders work and how will this be fairly managed?
26:24 - With insurance and dispute resolution also moving under the BPC, what are the key benefits for homebuyers and is there any benefit for builders in this change as well?
31:44 - What are the upcoming changes to the Buyer Protections Bill around issuing building insurance?
39:20 - When is the BPC officially coming into play? And what should HIA members and other builders be doing right now to prepare for these changes?
44:08 - Builder confidence. How are builders going at the moment and has consumer confidence improved at all?