Helpful Links
iCare HBCF
iCare provides services to iCare HBCF in the administration of the Home Building Compensation Fund in accordance with section 10 of the State Insurance and Care Governance Act 2015. iCare HBCF provides insurance under Part 6 of the Home Building Act 1989 in accordance with section 8A of the NSW Self Insurance Corporation Act 2004.
Coverforce assists builders in managing their HBCF insurance requirements with iCare including:
- HBCF eligibility applications and reviews.
- Project applications and related HBCF insurance requirements.
- Ongoing support with HBCF requirements.
Contact iCare HBCF.
NSW Fair Trading
NSW Fair Trading promotes a fair marketplace for consumers and traders by maximising traders' compliance with regulatory requirements. NSW oversees Contractor and Tradespersons licensing in NSW. You can visit NSW Fair Trading to verify a Contractor and Tradespersons licence.
Contact NSW Fair Trading.
SIRA
SIRA regulates motor accidents CTP insurance, workers compensation insurance and the home building compensation scheme in NSW.
SIRA has a tool HBC Assist which can help you find out whether your project needs HBCF.
Contact SIRA.
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) currently reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of the HBC scheme. More information about this review can be found on IPART's website. Recommendations from the IPART review of the Home Building Compensation scheme will be considered in the next iteration of the performance report.
