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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.workplace.gov.au or call DEEWR's Code Hotline on 1300 731 293.

The following information relates to the August 2009 version of the Implementation Guidelines. These Guidelines will apply to projects commenced on or after 1 August 2009.

The National Code and 2009 Guidelines Fact Sheets	Print Version
Which version of the Implementation Guidelines applies to your project? Explains how to determine which version of the Implementation Guidelines applies to your site	[PDF 112KB]
National Code Q and A	[PDF 101KB]
Addresses many of the common queries raised since the revised Implementation Guidelines came into effect on 1 August 2009.

The following information relates to the June 2006 version of the Implementation Guidelines. These Guidelines will continue to apply to projects initiated before 1 August 2009.

The National Code and 2006 Guidelines Fact Sheets	Print Version
The National Code of Practice for the Construction Industry and Implementation Guidelines	[PDF 156KB]
Explains what the National Code and Implementation Guidelines are and features a checklist for head contractors to ascertain if they apply to a project
National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Head Contractors	[PDF 149KB]
Explains the responsibilities of Head Contractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines
National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Subcontractors	[PDF 148KB]
Explains the responsibilities of Subcontractors in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines
National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Private Work	[PDF 153KB]
Outlines circumstances when the National Code and Guidelines relate to private work
National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Related Entities	[PDF 147KB]
Explains the responsibilities of Related Entities in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines
National Code and Guidelines Compliance for Project Managers	[PDF 112KB]
Explains the responsibilities of Project Managers in regards to compliance with the National Code and Guidelines

Dispute Settlement	[PDF 147KB]
Explains the process that should occur when a dispute takes place
How do I know when the National Code and Guidelines apply?	[PDF 112KB]
Outlines the projects that fall within the scope of the National Code and Guidelines

On-site Practices - Freedom of Association and Right of Entry	[PDF 153KB]
Explains the practices that should be adopted on-site to ensure National Code compliance
Reporting Requirements	[PDF 147KB]
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	[PDF 112KB]
Explains the functions the ABCC perform to monitor the application of the National Code and Guidelines

Unacceptable Workplace Practices and Workplace Arrangements	[PDF 147KB]
Outlines the practices and workplace arrangements that are inconsistent with the Code and Guidelines
Workplace Arrangements	[PDF 112KB]
Outlines the types of workplace arrangements required on site and advice on how to establish them.