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Australian Building Codes Board
ABCB
1994 – present
Joint Commonwealth, state and territory standards body that develops and maintains the National Construction Code, including the Building Code of Australia and the Plumbing Code of Australia.
How it came into existence
Established in 1994 under an intergovernmental agreement between the Commonwealth, states and territories to oversee national building regulation, with its office supported by the Commonwealth industry department.
Main functions
- Development of the National Construction Code
- Maintenance of the Building Code of Australia
- Plumbing Code of Australia
- Product certification through the CodeMark scheme
- Research and guidance on building regulation
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
Government records and websites
Other sources
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