Documents - Insulation Australasia Draft Site

Media Release: Australia cannot build with confidence if product claims cannot be trusted

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:41:21 +1100

New IA video podcast with former NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler AM and Building Confidence co-author Bronwyn Weir puts product verification in the construction reform spotlight.

Best Practice Procurement Guide: Oversight and Delivery of Residential Insulation Programs (IA and ICANZ, 2026)

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:56:17 +1100

Published by Insulation Australasia in collaboration with the Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ), this guide helps government procurement teams, program administrators and insulation businesses design and deliver safe, high-quality residential insulation programs. Drawing on the lessons of the Home Insulation Program, it covers safety-led program design, assessment of existing insulation, electrical safety, quality assurance and inspection, as well as recommended tender line items. It complements the Insulation Installation Roadmap released by the AIIC and the Energy Efficiency Council.

IA Guide: Installer How-To, Verify Insulation Before You Install

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:10:22 +1100

For installers on site. The 60-second site rule (check, record, escalate), five checks before you install and four questions to ask before accepting any product or substitution.

IA Guide: Insulation Compliance, Know What You’re Installing

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:10:08 +1100

For builders, project managers, procurement teams and certifiers. Why compliance matters, a five-step due diligence check, warning signs to look for and how to manage substitutions.

Annexure X Compliance Evidence Schedule By Product

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:17:43 +1000

Draft Procurement Clause Set State

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:17:42 +1000

Procurement Verification Checklist

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:17:14 +1000

IA Position Statement

info@insulationaustralasia.org (Insulation Australasia Secretariat) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:39:01 +1000

Media Release – Australian Government moves to supercharge energy performance of commercial buildings

support@halcyondaze.com (Jonathan Ross) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1000

The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) has welcomed the Australian Government’s proposal to massively expand the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) program.
Recognised as world leading, the program leverages the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) and requires office buildings over 1000 square metres to monitor and disclose their energy performance.

One Million Homes Final Report - Sept, 2021

support@halcyondaze.com (Jonathan Ross) — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 06:12:22 +1100

Australia needs a targeted and coordinated effort to retrofit the millions of existing homes. This report presents the foundational research that will underpin an effort to engage private finance to begin by retrofitting over one million Australian homes for thermal and energy efficiency. The scheme aims to retrofit homes so that they can support Australia’s current and future comfort and energy needs and facilitate the transition to renewable energy.

Sanctuary Magazine - From Cavity to Cosy

support@halcyondaze.com (Jonathan Ross) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:49:08 +1000

A very interesting article on retro-fitting insulation in your home.

Special thanks to www.sanctuary.renew.org.au

Industry Led Insulation Roadmap

support@halcyondaze.com (Jonathan Ross) — Fri, 28 May 2021 14:17:05 +1000

Industry-led roadmap for quality control and safety in insulation installation.

IA Policy Submission June 2013

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:13:58 +1100

Policy Submission

5July2013PMLetter

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:13:02 +1100

Federal Labor must compensate insulation industry

IA Senate submission 030815

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:11:10 +1100

Non-conforming building products enquiry

Insulation Australasia Submission to NAIPT

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:10:16 +1100

Interim Report Feedback Submission

Economic stimulus April 2020 2

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:08:20 +1100

Economic Stimulus 2020

Stage 2 Acronem Consulting Demonstrating Compliance2

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:06:37 +1100

To be considered for Insulation Australasia (IA) membership, applicants must substantiate compliance to the relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards, and National Construction Code (NCC). Compliance with the NCC and the insulation product standard AS/NZS4859.1 is demonstrated by fulfilling evidence of suitability requirements. A three-stage process has been identified to ensure all necessary compliance aspects are considered to the satisfaction of the IA Board. This report represents the second stage of the three-stage process for complying with the Insulation Australasia guidelines as outlined in the scope of this document.

Stage 1 Acronem Consulting Compliance Checklist

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:05:51 +1100

To be considered for Insulation Australasia (IA) membership, applicants must substantiate compliance to the relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards, and National Construction Code (NCC). Compliance with the NCC, and the insulation product standard AS/NZS4859.1 is demonstrated by fulfilling evidence of suitability requirements. A three-stage process has been identified to ensure all necessary compliance aspects are considered to the satisfaction of the IA Board. Stage 1 requirements are addressed in this report. Stage 1 involves providing a checklist for each product classification, listing the compliance requirements of AS/NZS 4859.1, and the National Construction Code 2012. Each checklist provides a consistent interpretation for confirming IA evidence of suitability requirements for insulation products in their intended applications.

Pathway to 2020 New Building Energy Efficiency Standards

nathalieamey@gmail.com (Nathalie Amey) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:04:49 +1100

This Report analyses the range of cost-effective savings in the energy consumption of newbuildings that could be achieved in Australia by 2015 and 2020, relative to buildingscompliant with the current, 2010 version of the Building Code of Australia (BCA2010), basedon a number of defined scenarios