More relief for leaky home claimants

The move follows a recent High Court decision that held general damages could not be awarded as compensation for any mental anxiety or stress under the legislation.

"This change will reinforce claimant confidence that their Weathertight Homes Resolution Services claims can be resolved in one specialist jurisdiction, without the need to go also through mainstream courts to seek general damages”, Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove says.

The amendment Bill will be referred to the Social Services Select Committee for a short period for public submissions, before being progressed through the House as soon as possible.