New domestic building contract laws in Victoria have been unveiled by the Allan Labor government in a bid to protect further Victorians building or renovating their homes. Passed mid-September 2025, the Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Act streamlines rules for home building and renovations, boosting consumer protection and giving home owners greater confidence when working with buildersJavaScript is required for CAPTCHA verification to submit this form. Set in consultations with multiple industry peak bodies, the reforms aim to make domestic building contracts fairer, more transparent, and protective for Victorians. The definition of domestic building work has also been aligned with other jurisdictions by removing the requirement for the preparation of plans, specifications, and bills of quantity. “For many families, their home is the single largest investment they will make in their lifetime – which is why it’s critical that domestic building contracts are clear and fair.”The changes in the Domestic Building Contracts Act followed the 2023 fiasco of the Porter Davis Homes collapse.