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More than a decade on from the Lacrosse Apartment fire in Melbourne and the national electrical cable recall, the industry continues to grapple with the risks of non-conforming and misused products.

The events exposed serious gaps in building product safety compliance, with the fire triggering reforms, government inquiries, and stronger regulatory oversight, but the underlying issues haven’t disappeared.

What’s become clear is this: lasting change requires more than regulation—it demands leadership from within the industry itself.

But it isn’t just about public safety or system-wide reform, it’s also about helping all those in the building supply chain succeed, including manufacturers and suppliers and those who specify and install building products.

By following the good practice behaviours in product conformity, businesses can:

• Build trust and reputation with clients and regulators
• Reduce risk and liability exposure
• Improve productivity and market competitiveness
• Support a level playing field, where doing the right thing is rewarded
• Contribute to an estimated $2.4 billion in annual economic benefits
• Deliver products that are part of a more sustainable built environment.