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Australian building codes board abcb toggle navigation. The building code is also reproduced in the new zealand building code handbook, which you can view or download. Its a place for you to share your vision of how we could develop standards better and how they could add greater value to australian society by being delivered in more user focused ways. This is your opportunity to hear about bca focussed changes as well as recent changes to the building regulations 2012 dont miss out. Read about laws, codes and standards relating to the building and construction industry in queensland.
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