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The purpose of this paper is to consult with stakeholders, including both industry and consumers, on the development of a new model for home warranty insurance (HWI) in Tasmania.

The Builder Self Service Portal was developed to allow builders to monitor and manage their NSW Home Warranty eligibility and HBCF policies online.

Effective 1 July 2020.

The review responds to recommendations 16 and 17 of the Legislative Assembly’s Building Quality Inquiry which recommended that the ACT Government review the fidelity fund, the scheme’s prudential standards and report the findings of that review to the Assembly.

The Queensland Home Warranty Scheme is a not-for-profit statutory insurance scheme funded through premium payments and administered by the QBCC to cover homeowners for loss suffered if their contractor fails to complete contracted works or rectify defects.

Home Warranty Scheme Review.

This E-brief presents a brief history of HWI in NSW as well as an overview of the current HWI scheme.

Sets out requirements for the design, selection, construction and installation of fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders that are intended to provide safe access to places used by operating, inspection, maintenance and servicing personnel.

Sets out the requirements and risk control measures for ensuring the safety of those who must enter or carry out tasks associated with a confined space; contains sections dealing with planning and implementing entry to a confined space; appendices include guidance for training, risk assessment, atmospheric monitoring and sample forms and permits associated with confined space work.

This document has been prepared by icare HBCF: Insurance and Care NSW (icare) provides services in the administration of the Home Building Compensation Fund for the NSW Self Insurance Corporation.