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The National Code and Guidelines


On 9 July 2009 the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, released the revised Implementation Guidelines for the National Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry. The new Guidelines will apply to all projects where expressions of interest or tenders are called for on or after 1 August 2009. For more information go to www.deewr.gov.au/building or call DEEWR's Code Hotline on 1300 731 293.

For information about the National Code or to determine which version of the implementation Guidelines may apply to your site, view the following two fact sheets:

Which version of the Implementation Guidelines applies to your project?

Explains how to determine which version of the Guidelines applies to your site

National Code Q and A

Addresses many of the common queries raised since the revised Guidelines came into effect on 1 August  2009
 

Further fact sheets for each version of the Guidelines are available:

Dispute Settlement

Explains the process that should occur when a dispute takes place

How do I know when the National Code and Guidelines apply?

Outlines the projects that fall within the scope of the National Code and Guidelines

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Head Contractors

Explains the responsibilities of Head Contractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Private Work

Outlines circumstances when the National Code and Guidelines relate to private work

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Project Managers

Explains the responsibilities of Project Managers in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Related Entities

Explains the responsibilities of Related Entities in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Subcontractors

Explains the responsibilities of Subcontractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

On-site Practices - Freedom of Association and Right of Entry

Explains the practices that should be adopted on-site to ensure National Code compliance

Reporting Requirements

Outlines the obligations of entities on National Code sites to report suspected breaches of the National Code and Guidelines

Role of the ABCC in Administering the National Code

Explains the functions the ABCC perform to monitor the application of the National Code and Guidelines

The National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines

Explains what the National Code and Implementation Guidelines are and features a checklist for head contractors to ascertain if they apply to a project

Unacceptable Workplace Practices and Workplace Arrangements

Outlines the practices and workplace arrangements that are inconsistent with the Code and Guidelines

Workplace Arrangements

Outlines the types of workplace arrangements required on site and advice on how to establish them

Dispute Settlement 2009

Explains the process that should occur when a dispute takes place

How do I know when the National Code and Guidelines apply? 2009

Outlines the projects that fall within the scope of the National Code and Guidelines

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Head Contractors 2009

Explains the responsibilities of Head Contractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Private Work 2009

Outlines circumstances when the National Code and Guidelines relate to private work

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Related Entities 2009

Explains the responsibilities of Related Entities in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Subcontractors 2009

Explains the responsibilities of Subcontractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

OHS on National Code Projects 2009

Outlines the OHS requirements before work commences on any project

On-site Practices - Freedom of Association and Right of Entry 2009

Explains the practices that should be adopted on-site to ensure National Code compliance

Role of the ABCC in Administering the National Code 2009

Explains the functions the ABCC perform to monitor the application of the National Code and Guidelines

The National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines 2009

Explains what the National Code and Implementation Guidelines are and features a checklist for head contractors to ascertain if they apply to a project

Unacceptable Workplace Practices and Workplace Arrangements 2009

Outlines the practices and workplace arrangements that are inconsistent with the Code and Guidelines

Workplace Arrangements 2009

Outlines the types of workplace arrangements required on site and advice on how to establish them.