Latest Industry News

Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2025 SPASA Western Australia Awards

June 23rd, 2025

We see the Best of the Best from Western Australia!

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2025 SPASA Victoria Awards

June 17th, 2025

We see the Best of the Best from Victoria!

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AU / NZ - MEPS Pool Pump Star Ratings

June 10th, 2025

Advocacy

SPASA sought clarification from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department) regarding an ambiguity in the calculation of the Star Rating Index (SRI) for swimming pool pumps.

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Pool Spa Life Expo - Brisbane 2025

May 26th, 2025

The Brisbane Pool Spa Life Expo has once again proven to be a pivotal event for the pool, spa, and outdoor living industry, drawing in an audience of highly engaged, purchase-ready consumers.

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Policy powerhouse Spiros Dassakis broadens mission beyond SPASA

May 19th, 2025

The Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA) today recognises the exceptional contribution of Spiros Dassakis, who has stepped down from his role as Chief Policy Officer to establish his own consultancy and apply his expertise across a broader...

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National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Amendment 1- WA

May 7th, 2025

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has published an amendment for the 2022 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC).

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Advisory Working Group: Development of Standards for Sanitation Products

May 1st, 2025

Expression of Interest Now Open.

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WA SPASA Golf Day

April 11th, 2025

Last Friday 128 players across 32 teams gathered at The Vines Resort in sunny Perth for the SPASA WA Golf Day and what a spectacular day it was!

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SPASA VIC Golf Day

April 11th, 2025

On April 11, 2025, the SPASA Golf Day at Sandhurst Golf Course brought together 60 SPASA members for an unforgettable day.

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QLD Electrical changes cause confusion

April 9th, 2025

Advocacy

QLD Electrical changes cause confusion. SPASA members may have received the latest QLD eSAFE Electrical – bulletin where it highlighted changes which came into effect 1st April 2025 to water equipment as they relate to pools and spas (prescribed...

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Pool Spa Life Expo - Adelaide 2025

April 7th, 2025

The Pool Spa Life Expo Adelaide officially wrapped - and what a show it was! From start to finish, the event delivered strong foot traffic, engaged consumers, and strong leads for exhibitors across the pool, spa, and outdoor living sectors.

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Calculation of MEPS and star rating for swimming pool pumps

March 26th, 2025

Advocacy

SPASA held an Industry Stakeholder Meeting on 21 March 2025, bringing together major pool pump manufacturers to discuss the proposed changes, with presentations delivered by the Department.

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