"We know there's a gap in legislation," she said. "We allowed the industry to self-regulate and it hasn't worked. There are too many challenges, too many problems, and that's why the government's willing to legislate."
Councils might not necessarily be aware of the evacuation of a building on safety grounds. But the City of Sydney Council confirmed on Tuesday that after it became aware of the evacuation of 19 Gadigal Avenue late last year, it sent inspectors to the now-abandoned building. did not receive responses prior to publication from Blue Mountains, Bayside, Blacktown, Burwood, Campbelltown, Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Sutherland and Penrith councils.
"If you are serious ... then tell us about the building commissioner. Put that commissioner in place right now, ensure they are resourced, and ensure they have the power to be there."
What a SHOCK... not
Well duh
Nice one GladysB. Your governing is bad and you should feel bad.
Cutting that red and green tape what a winner! What could possibly go wrong?
Industry full of spivs, dodgey brothers and chancers.
Is the Premier Moron going to repay the money to the purchasers of these dodgy buildings? No!
Self regulation an oxymoron IMHO
Hey Gladys, When did you realise there was a gap in the legislation? Why did you think self regulation would work?
Deirdre Chambers, what a coincidence?
Boeing were allowed to do their own checks (self-regulating) with the 737 MAX... 🤨
Yeah, who knew all that 'red tape' was actually there for a reason?
First time for everything, I guess
How many deaths could have been prevented?
Who could have seen that coming.
Who in their right Fing mind would think u could trust a business to self regulate.
Just looking at buildings that have had to be evacuated too blinkered. A lot of high rise have constant problems that cause high cost and inconvenience to owners and Tenants. And why assume A gov appointee can face off against these companies? An army of regulators are needed!
As if it would
What lunatic could ever believe self regulation would work.?
The various premiers wanted to get up and day I've cut TRD tape, reduced the size of public service. This is the outcome certification for profit. The NSW governments of both parties are responsible, interested to see class action against govt. They caused this.
Hello? Most of us realised this ages ago.
Maybe the building inspectors should be state government employees so they are distanced from corrupt councils and can be assigned to inspect a range of areas.
Of course it hasn't worked, what were you thinking.
Aw, gee, whodda thunk it!? FFS
just like d bankers d builders r pushing their subcontractors to do d job fast n cheaply so we get shoddy shocking result like structural cracks n flimsy foundations We had building auditor report 4yrs ago but they were ignored NSW cut building warranty to 6yrs
No shit sherlock. Conservitives SMH
Why was this a shock exactly?
Unlivable wages, casualisatio. Of workforce. Tax burden on work force instead of capital. Free flow of capital for select few only. Please. Ffs report properly
This is a fraction only
Mutual obligations, online self service is killing us. Over regulation outsourcing to the cattle. We have had enough.
Rental Lords, school fees. Too expensive. For public school. Food too much, can't get private health cover, no private insurance for anything. Utilities too expensive. Medication too expensive, services too expensive.
I spent over 5000 to watch my mother die. Tolls. No choice. Also parking at hospital. no choice. Always running to protect mum. Mum killed off quicker because of for profit at St George hospital. Ffs. At every turn. For profit first. Monetisation. No democracy
And the private road syndicate of goldman sachs and that other transurban lot
Ffs!
Did anyone listen to the people?
We knew this in the 1990s ffs
What a revelation!
Well hello...fox guarding the hen house never works!