29/07/2025
8/04/2024
NCC 2022 Amendment 2, which came into effect on July 29, 2025, aligns the National Construction Code (NCC) with the Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 (Premises Standards). The primary change is the adoption of AS 1428.1:2021, Design for access and mobility, replacing the 2009 edition. This amendment ensures consistency with the Access Code under the Premises Standards, which outlines accessibility requirements for public buildings.
A DDA / Access Performance Solution, in the context of Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the National Construction Code (NCC), is an alternative way to demonstrate compliance with accessibility standards when a Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) solution isn't feasible or practical. It involves using a tailored, performance-based approach to achieve the required accessibility outcomes. This allows for flexibility, innovation, and tailored design solutions that still meet the intent of the legislation.
Originally planned to take effect on 1 October 2023, The Victorian Government had declared an extended transitional period for the implementation of the NCC 2022's new living housing requirements. These requirements will now be active as of 1 May 2024.
The new living housing requirements will aim to help increase the stock of Australian housing that is adaptable and better able to meet the needs of older people and people with mobility limitations.
The livable housing design requirements apply to all new Class 1a and Class 2 buildings. If you are extending or renovating an existing home, you’ll need to follow your state/territory requirements for whether or not the works need to comply with the new NCC.
https://ncc.abcb.gov.au/sites/default/files/resources/2023/Livable-Housing-Design-Standard-2022-1.3.pdf
