Legal Q&A Webinar: Building Reform 2026 | What Precast Businesses Need to Know
- What does the new Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Act 2026 mean for precast manufacturers?
- Could the Act's new provisions on prefabricated buildings affect your products, projects or compliance obligations?
- How can businesses prepare for Australia's evolving building regulation landscape?
Presented by: John Deegan, Special Counsel, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Moray & Agnew
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 1.00 pm NSW/VIC/TAS/ACT | 12.30 pm SA | 12 noon QLD | 11.30 am NT | 10.00 am WA
Venue: ZOOM
Invite link: ZOOM
The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Act 2026 introduces significant reforms to the building industry, consolidating several existing construction laws into a single legislative framework.
Of relevance to the precast sector are the Act's new provisions relating to prefabricated buildings and building components. These changes may create new compliance obligations and potential risks for manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.
This session will outline the key reforms, their practical implications for the precast industry and steps businesses can take to prepare for the new regime.
Topics will include:
- Key reforms under the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Act 2026.
- The treatment of prefabricated buildings and components.
- Emerging compliance risks and responsibilities.
- Practical considerations for precast businesses.
About the presenter
John Deegan has expertise across general liability, professional indemnity, policy interpretation, and general commercial litigation matters. He provides strategic legal advice and manages high-value and complex litigation to achieve commercial outcomes for clients.
Moray & Agnew Lawyers is a leading national commercial law firm offering expert legal services across construction, property, insurance and employment law for both government and private sector clients.
National Precast members can access a complimentary 20-minute legal consultation with Moray & Agnew by calling (02) 4911 5400.
Available partners include Sarah Hammond, Patrick Kaluski, Elizabeth Radley and Joan Williams.
You can also find all the details here.