1 May 2023 marks the adoption of NCC 2022. Transition arrangements apply for some requirements.

This table shows the transition and adoption dates by state and territory for NCC 2022 correct at 31 March 2023. 

Visit your jurisdiction’s website for further information. 

State/TerritoryHousing energy efficiencyApartment energy efficiencyCommercial energy efficiencyCondensation managementLivable housing designFurther information
Australian Capital Territory1 October 20231 October 20231 October 20231 October 20231 October 2023 ACT Government
New South WalesEnhanced BASIX from 1 October 2023Enhanced BASIX from 1 October 20231 October 20231 October 2023Not adoptingNSW Government
Northern TerritoryLimited to
5-star requirements from 1 October 2023		NCC 2022 apartment energy efficiency requirements not adoptedNCC 2019 Section J from 1 October 20231 October 20231 October 2023Northern Territory Government
QueenslandQueensland Modern Homes websiteQueensland Modern Homes websiteQueensland Modern Homes websiteQueensland Modern Homes websiteQueensland Modern Homes websiteQueensland Government
South Australia1 October 20241 October 20241 October 20241 October 20241 October 2024South Australian Government
TasmaniaNCC 2022 housing energy efficiency requirements not adoptedNCC 2022 apartment energy efficiency requirements not adopted1 October 20231 October 20231 October 2024Tasmanian Government
VictoriaVBA websiteVBA websiteVBA websiteVBA websiteVBA websiteVictorian Government
Western Australia1 October 2023 with extended transition until
1 May 2025

1 October 2023 with transition until 1 May 2024.

Extended transition until
1 May 2025 under consideration.

1 October 2023 with transition until 1 May 2024.

Extended transition until 1 May 2025 under consideration.

1 October 2023 with existing transition until
1 May 2024.

Committed to extend NCC Volume Two condensation transition to
1 May 2025.

Extension of transition for NCC Volume One condensation requirements under consideration.

Not adoptingWestern Australian Government