Industry bodies have said construction across Australia could come to a halt because building surveyors will not be able to secure compliant professional indemnity insurance from next month.
State and territory governments are working with stakeholders to find a solution, but lawyers warn some options could have consequences for consumers.
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Greg Dempster, Building Surveyor
Darren Pavic, broking manager, Bovill Risk and Insurance Consultants
Greg Hansen, director, Austbrokers Countrywide
Brett Mace, CEO, Australian Institute if Building Surveyors
Hubert Wajszel, principal, Barry Nilsson Lawyers.
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