This thread is for the purpose of discussing issues related to masonry; such as the vertical and horizontal alignment of bricks, the width of perpend and bed joints, damp proof course, and any else linked to masonry.
Please do make uninformed comments, particularly those that try to refer to the Building Code or Australian Standards, unless you have a solid understanding of those regulations or are qualified to do so. No information in this thread is legal advice and should not be considered as such.
Every person building a house should, in my humble opinion, employ the services of an independent inspector. They may cost a bit, but in the end, what is the cost for peace of mind!?