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 as at 22 September 2023. 

Visit your jurisdiction’s website for further information. 

State/TerritoryHousing energy efficiencyApartment energy efficiencyCommercial energy efficiencyCondensation managementLivable housing designFurther information
Australian Capital TerritoryACT NCC 2022 implementationACT NCC 2022 implementationACT NCC 2022 implementationACT NCC 2022 implementationACT NCC 2022 implementation ACT Government
New South WalesEnhanced BASIX from 1 October 2023Enhanced BASIX from 1 October 20231 October 20231 October 2023Not adoptingNSW Government
Northern Territory

Limited to
5-star requirements from 1 October 2023 

Northern Territory Government

NCC 2022 apartment energy efficiency requirements not adopted

NCC 2019 Section J from 1 October 2023 

Northern Territory Government

1 October 2023

1 October 2023

Northern Territory Government

Northern 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
Victoria1 May 20241 May 20241 May 20241 May 20241 May 2024Victorian Government
Western Australia

1 May 2025

Western Australian Government

1 May 2025 

Western Australian Government

1 May 2025

Western Australian Government

1 May 2025

Western Australian Government

Not adoptingWestern Australian Government