Useful resources
Industry bodies, regulators and standards that govern concreting in Australia. Useful if you want to verify quote details, check a contractor, or understand your rights.
Licensing & building authority
Your state regulator
Concreting work over a certain value (currently $3,300 in QLD) requires a builder's licence. Your state regulator is where you check whether a contractor's licence is current and free of complaints.
Industry standards
How concrete is supposed to be done
These independent industry bodies publish the standards your concreter should be working to. Worth knowing the names if you ever want to dig into specifics.
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concreteinstitute.com.au
Concrete Institute of Australia
The technical peak body for concrete in Australia. Publishes design guides, technical notes and the national accreditation scheme for concrete specifiers.
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ccaa.com.au
Cement, Concrete & Aggregates Australia
The industry body for cement and concrete producers. Useful technical fact sheets covering concrete strength, surface finishes, decorative concrete and durability in different climates.
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standards.org.au
Standards Australia
Publisher of AS 3600 (concrete structures), AS 1379 (concrete supply), AS 3727 (residential concrete) and other standards that govern the work. The standards themselves are paid; summaries are free.
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abcb.gov.au
Australian Building Codes Board
Publishes the National Construction Code (NCC), which sets minimum requirements for residential and commercial concrete structures including footings, slabs and reinforcement.
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Consumer rights & environment
If something goes wrong — or you want it done right
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accc.gov.au
ACCC — Consumer guarantees
Your statutory rights under Australian Consumer Law. Concreting is a service and is covered by the same consumer guarantees as any other service — acceptable quality, fit for purpose, due care and skill.
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qld.gov.au
Office of Fair Trading Queensland
State consumer affairs body. Handles disputes with builders and tradespeople, and provides advice on contracts, deposits and warranty issues.
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des.qld.gov.au
Queensland Department of Environment
Environmental rules including concrete washout regulations. Wet concrete is alkaline (pH 12-13) and is treated as a controlled waste — washing trucks or tools into stormwater drains is illegal and carries penalties.
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