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Footnote: Other Legislation And Policies Affecting Buildings
In addition to any applicable provisions of this Code, there are a number of other legislative technical requirements and policies affecting the design, construction and/or performance of buildings that practitioners may need to be aware of, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following list. Additional legislative instruments such as regulations, codes and standards may exist under the legislation listed.
1. Aged Care Buildings
1.1
Administering Agency
Department of Social Services
Relevant Legislation
Aged Care Act 1997
1999 Certification Assessment Instrument
2. Australian Capital Territory
2.1
Administering Agency
Department of Finance
Relevant Legislation
Australian Capital Territory (Planning and Land Management) Act 1988
Parliament Act 1974
3. Child Care
3.1
Administering Agency
Department of Education
Relevant Legislation
Child Care Benefit (Eligibility of Child Care Services for Approval and Continued Approval) Determination 2000
4. Christmas Island
4.1
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Relevant Legislation
Casino Control Ordinance 1988
Casino Control Regulations 1988
Christmas Island Space Centre (APSC Proposal) Ordinance 2001
Christmas Island Space Centre (APSC Proposal) Regulations 2001
Gambling (Clubs) Ordinance 1978
Christmas Island Act 1958
5. Communications and Information Technology
5.1
Administering Agency
Department of Communications
Relevant Legislation
Australian Postal Corporation Act 1989
National Transmission Network Sale Act 1998
Telecommunications Act 1997
Telstra Corporation Act 1991
Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999
6. Defence Buildings
6.1
Administering Agency
Department of Defence
Relevant Legislation
Defence Act 1903
Relevant Regulations
Defence (Areas Control) Regulations 1989
Relevant Codes, Standards and Publications
Manual of Fire Protection Engineering
Requirements for the Provision of Disabled Access and other Facilities for People with a Disability in Defence
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Policy
Microbial Control in Air Handling and Water Systems of Defence Buildings
Building Energy Performance Manual
Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Electrical
Manual of Infrastructure Engineering - Bulk Fuel Installation Design
Defence Communications Cabling Standard
Defence Training Area Management Manual
Defence Safety Manual
Defence Security Manual
Defence Explosive Ordinance Publications
The Defence Estate Quality Management System (http://www.defence.gov.au/im/) contains further requirements including the principles of development, zone planning, site selection, engineering requirements and environmental impact assessment and approval requirements.
7. Disability Discrimination
7.1
Administering Agency
Attorney-General's Department
Relevant Legislation
Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002
8. Environment
8.1
Administering Agency
Department of the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
8.2
Administering Agency
Department of Industry
Relevant Policy
Energy Efficiency in Government Operations (2006)
9. Federal Airports
9.1
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Relevant Legislation
Airports Act 1996
Airports Regulations 1997
Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996
Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations 1997
Airports (Environmental Protection) Regulations 1997
Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996
10. Jervis Bay Territory
10.1
Administering Agency
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Relevant Legislation
Jervis Bay Territory Acceptance Act 1915
11. Occupational Health and Safety
11.1
Administering Agency
Department of Employment
Relevant Legislation
Work Health and Safety Act 2011
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011
12. Australian Antarctic Territory
12.1
Administering Agency
Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980
Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993
Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Waste Management) Regulations 1994
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
13. Territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
13.1
Administering Agency
Australian Antarctic Division of the Department of the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987
Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve management plan in operation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
14. National or World Heritage Places
14.1
Administering Agency
Department of the Environment
Relevant Legislation
Environment Protection and Management Ordinance 1987
Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve management plan in operation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
15. National Parks
15.1
Administering Agency
Director of National Parks
Relevant Legislation
Commonwealth Reserve management plans in operation under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
16. Commonwealth funding for building work
16.1
Administering Agency
Department of Employment
Relevant Legislation
Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012
Fair Work (Building Industry) Regulations 2005
Fair Work (Building Industry - Accreditation Scheme) Regulations 2005
Building Code 2013 (issued under Section 27 of the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012)
17. Commonwealth buildings
17.1
Administering Agency
Department of Employment
Relevant Legislation
Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012
Fair Work (Building Industry) Regulations 2005
Fair Work (Building Industry - Accreditation Scheme) Regulations 2005
Building Code 2013 (issued under Section 27 of the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012)