Named in the Code

"Restoration and remediation workers" formally listed alongside healthcare workers and emergency services as a higher-risk occupation in Appendix H. Your profession is on the regulatory map.

Specialist Engagement Required

Sections 3.1 and 4 now direct employers to engage technical specialists and biological risk management specialists for complex contamination work, creating a clear duty to engage certified restorers over generalist trades.

Standards Referenced

A new paragraph in section 2.6 acknowledges that national or international certification and accreditation standards may apply to industry workplaces, a step towards greater recognition of IICRC standards and certifications.

RIA Named as Authoritative Source

Section 3.1 names industry networks and peak bodies as key information sources employers can consult when managing biological hazard risks, explicitly positioning RIA as a compliance resource.

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Adopted in Principle

Report 1: Cost of Doing Business

Bottom-up analysis of what it costs to run a restoration business in Australia, covering labour, equipment, materials, overheads, regional variations, and BAU versus catastrophe event cost differences. Will include benchmark costs by service type.

Report 2: National Economic Value

Independent assessment of the industry's economic contribution: GDP, employment, and tax generated. Plus avoided costs from timely restoration versus replace, environmental savings from less waste, and the impact of delays and scope limitations.