NSW Government is pledging a crackdown on dodgy building certifiers following the Opal Tower chaos.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean told Channel 7 he wants to ensure certifiers who are doing the wrong thing are kicked out of the industry.
Labor’s major building reform package is in disarray within hours of being announced, with the Shadow Minister and Opposition Leader at odds over the most significant part.
Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said Michael Daley’s proposed cab rank system for certifiers was slammed as “unworkable” by Yasmin Catley in Parliament, on October 23.
“Once again Michael Daley has shown he’s an L-plate Opposition Leader, whose knee jerk announcements are dangerous for NSW,” Mr Kean said.
An immediate audit of private building certifiers will be launched by the state government to ensure the safety of high-rise living.
The safety blitz will take place in the wake of the Opal Tower emergency and is designed to restore confidence in the increasing number of high-rise residential buildings appearing on the state’s skyline.
The failure of a prefabricated concrete panel in the Opal Tower at Homebush has focused attention on the role of private certifiers, who are responsible for ensuring the work of developers meets legal requirements.
Three residents of the cracked Opal Tower building are refusing to vacate following calls from the builder and developer for them to leave.
In the first state government press conference on the issue since the building’s problems emerged, NSW Planning Minister Anthony Roberts said the three people refusing to leave the building are in “parts of the building that aren’t affected by this”.
“My advice is there is no need to move those residents out,” he said.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP announces four point strategy to improved the certification industry.
Minister Kean said there has been growing community concern about dodgy certifiers and, while the cause of the recent problems at the Opal Tower remains unknown, what's happened there has put a spotlight on the industry again.
Despite the Christmas guilt you’re feeling after stuffing yourself with too much turkey, you might want to pause for thought before rushing to sign up to a gym.
As New Year’s resolution decision time approaches, NSW Innovation and Better Regulation Minister Matt Kean has warned festive revellers they should look closely at the fine print on their contracts — saying he has heard of hundreds of complaints from disappointed gym-junkies.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP warns against rushing into gym memberships on the Today Show.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP announces Cindy Lu from Hornsby North as winner of his Christmas Card Competition!
Congratulations to the finalists Penelope from Berowra Christian School and Genevieve from Arcadia Public School.
Article appeared in The Bush Telegraph Weekly.
Member for Homsby Matt Kean MP joined CEOs from Clubs across Homsby to celebrate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and thank them for the work they do in our local community.
The MoU has been signed by the Premier, the Deputy Premier and the Minister for Racing, and Clubs NSW, and is the fourth signed by the Liberals and Nationals. Mr Kean said. "Clubs play such a vital role in our communities it is important we ensure their continued success."
A Sydney family has warned of the dangers of small lithium batteries that power several gadgets.
Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean MP advises people to know what products in the house contain button batteries and to ensure they're out of children's reach.
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
