Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 09, 2020 3:31 pm Hi, I am an owner builder, can I continue to build with stage 3/4 lockdown in Victoria. I am not earning and income form the build so I guess I am not working and should stop on site? DHS and VIc State web site does not have this information re- owner builders. Thanks Re: covid 19 stage 3 lockdown can owner builder continue to 3Aug 09, 2020 5:19 pm Hi Chops, have contacted the local Police and they say only 4 reasons, care, exercise, shopping and work...they reckon as i am not being paid ie earning an income from it (tradie) then its not work and cannot do it. Will contact OB and see what they say. Re: covid 19 stage 3 lockdown can owner builder continue to 4Aug 10, 2020 8:16 pm Police are wrong,work is not legally determined by getting paid as volunteers are employees also,your ob status gives you the same regulations as if u were a paid builder,stage 3 though is very different to.stage 4,your either 3 or 4. Re: covid 19 stage 3 lockdown can owner builder continue to 5Aug 11, 2020 12:36 pm Thanks Joker, we are in stage 3 regional Vic. Have not heard from VBA and call today to DHS Corona 19 hotline said They don't know but would not advise to continue building as may get fined. Will stop as don't want a fine. Re: covid 19 stage 3 lockdown can owner builder continue to 6Aug 11, 2020 3:23 pm I knew this was coming (stage 4 melbourne) so I bought all the materials to pull down and build a new paling fence between the neighbors and my place a while ago. I don't know if this would be allowed or not. I am a self employed carpenter and they are paying me half a quote I received off a fence builder a month or two ago. It is a side fence so some of it is up to the street so I will be seen. What cha recon? Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 24676 Hi all. Anyone know when the $11,000 limit was set in legislation for renovations in QLD? Ive been renovating for 5 years now and this was the limit back then. As we know,… 0 4718 |