Latest Industry News

New Zealand Standards - Next Steps for Concrete Pools

September 24th, 2025

Advocacy

Following the successful update of fibreglass pool standards, SPASA’s next priority is creating a dedicated standard for concrete swimming pools in New Zealand. To ensure it reflects industry practice and gains broad support, SPASA invites members...

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QLD – Open for consultation: Concrete pumping Code of Practice 2019

September 16th, 2025

Advocacy

The Queensland Government is seeking feedback on the draft update of the Concrete Pumping Code of Practice 2019 (the Code). Members who are engaged in concrete pumping activities are encouraged to complete the consultation feedback form.

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2025 SPASA Awards of Excellence

September 11th, 2025

Awards

Inspiration

The SPASA Awards of Excellence honour the most talented, innovative, and trusted professionals across Australia and New Zealand. The 2025 winners showcase craftsmanship, inspiring design, and a passion for creating world-class lifestyle spaces.

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Pool Spa Life Expo 2025 Consumer and Media Report

September 10th, 2025

Australian homeowners aren’t just dreaming about pools and spas, they’re signing contracts. Fresh survey data from the five-city 2025 Pool Spa Life Expo show 27 % of visitors bought on the spot and almost two-thirds plan to purchase within a year,...

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Draft joint AS/NZS water heater standard 5125.1 amendment open for comment

September 3rd, 2025

Advocacy

The DR AS/NZS 5125.1:2014 Amd 1:2025 Heat pump water heaters - Performance assessment, Part 1: Air source heat pump water heaters, is open for comment until 18 September 2025.

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When will NCC 2025 be published?

September 2nd, 2025

Advocacy

The 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been delayed. The Government has now made a public announcement about their intentions for NCC 2025 and beyond, in an effort to speed up new home building activity.

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WA - Consultation - Review of home building contract laws

August 27th, 2025

Advocacy

Building and Energy has released an online survey for consumers and homeowners. We encourage SPASA members to provide feedback on your recent experiences in building and have your say on any improvements you would like to see to the legislation.

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SPASA drives development of NZ Standards for fibreglass pools

August 26th, 2025

Advocacy

The New Zealand standards NZS 1838:2025 (Design and Fabrication) and NZS 1839:2025 (Installation) are now published and available to the industry.

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WA - Changes to the Notice for the Home Owner

August 26th, 2025

Advocacy

The WA Government has announced amendments to the Notice for the Home Owner (the Notice).

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Division 7A myths debunked

August 25th, 2025

The ATO has recently flagged some common myths about Division 7A that might help paid a clearer picture

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Maytronics Joins SPASA as Gold Partner

August 25th, 2025

SPASA is proud to announce Maytronics as a Gold Industry Partner for 2025.

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National Skills Week: Pool and Spa Trades Continue to Gain Recognition Across Australia

August 22nd, 2025

Training

Advocacy

This year’s National Skills Week (25–31 August 2025) highlights the importance of skilled trades in building Australia’s future workforce.

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