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New South Wales Fair Trading

NSW

NSW Fair Trading administers the licensing system for contractors and tradespeople in New South Wales. A contractor licence is required for residential building work valued at more than $5,000 (including labour and materials).

Specialist trade licences are required for electricians, plumbers, gasfitters, and other regulated trades. All licensed contractors must have Home Building Compensation Fund coverage for work over $20,000.