Attorney-General's
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) promotes an improved workplace relations framework to ensure that building work is carried out fairly, efficiently and productively for the benefit of all building industry participants by providing education and advice and ensuring compliance with designated building laws and Commonwealth Building Codes. The ABCC was established under the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016. It commenced operations on 2 December 2016, transitioning from its predecessor entity, Office of the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate (OFWBII). OFWBII replaced a previous entity called the Office of the Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, which was in operation from 2005-2012.
1800 003 338
http://www.abcc.gov.au
ABN 68 003 725 098
Appropriations 34231000
Departmental expenses 35262000
Average staffing level 162
Annual Reports
509 St Kilda Road
Melbourne VIC 3001

Key People

Sections

Further information

  • Type of Body

    A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity

  • GFS Sector Classification

    GGS

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    A. Principal

  • Materiality

    Small

  • GFS Function / Sector Reported

    Other Economic Affairs

  • PS Act Body

    Yes - Statutory Agency

  • Creation Date

    1 June 2012

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 9927, Melbourne, Vic 3001

Current single executive appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Commissioner Mr Stephen McBurney 6 February 2018 5 February 2023
Deputy Commissioner Mr. Clifford Pettit 10 July 2017 9 July 2022
Deputy Commissioner Ms. Jill Jepson 17 December 2018 16 December 2022
Deputy Commissioner Matt Kelleher 7 January 2019 6 January 2024
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