A significant overhaul of Victoria’s construction payment laws is underway, with the Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025 (Vic) (Bill) introduced into the Victorian Legislative Assembly on 11 September 2025.

The Building Legislation Amendment (Buyer Protections) Bill 2025 (Bill) that was introduced to parliament by the Victorian Government in March 2025 proposes significant reforms in the domestic building sector, with a key focus on improving consumer protection.