Budget 2026–27: Free Access to Australian Standards Confirmed
The Australian Federal Budget 2026–27 has confirmed free access to all standards referenced in legislation, a significant reform for the construction and design sector. This change aims to reduce costs for practitioners who previously had to pay substantial fees for access to essential standards. The reform is expected to enhance compliance, support small businesses, and improve safety and design outcomes across the industry.
- ▪The reform will save small businesses and tradespeople up to $1,600 per year.
- ▪Free access to standards is expected to improve regulatory compliance and strengthen professional capability.
- ▪This change aligns Australia with other countries that already provide lower-cost or free access to standards.
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Budget 2026–27: Free Access to Australian Standards Confirmed ADVOCACY 14 May Written By Goran Rupena Tuesday night’s Federal Budget confirmed a significant reform long advocated for by the DIA and the broader construction and design sector: free access to all standards referenced in Australian legislation. #block-78b9ca9a53a638146f4f { --stroke-style: none;--stroke-thickness: 6px; --tweak-text-block-background-color: initial; } #block-78b9ca9a53a638146f4f .sqs-html-content { --tweak-text-block-padding: 6% 6% 6% 6%; --tweak-text-block-padding: initial; } #block-78b9ca9a53a638146f4f { mix-blend-mode: var(--tweak-text-block-blend ); border-radius: var(--tweak-text-block-radius); } #block-78b9ca9a53a638146f4f { --tweak-text-block-radius: 0px 0px 0px 0px; } #block-78b9ca9a53a638146f4f { }…
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