Victoria's Future Cities, Suburbs and Building Reforms

State and Federal Governments are now grappling with both housing and infrastructure issues. All stakeholders in the Victorian Building Industry are critical to providing jobs, building for future sustainability, and ensuring consumer protection. The Victorian Government has undertaken a program to reform the building system. These reforms raise important questions about consumer protection, building industry governance and the role of developers, contractors, architects, and consultants. However, the building system is complex with many different moving parts and stakeholder interests. This event explored this context and highlighted the issues in this complex landscape and how these might be addressed going forward. Panellists - Peter Maddison, Founding Director, Maddison Architects Pty Ltd (Moderator) - Peter Elliott, Architect and Founder, Peter Elliott Architecture and Urban Design - Michaela Lihou, Chief Executive Officer, Master Builders Association of Victoria - Tom Trevaskis, Chief Executive Officer, Burbank Property Group