Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L00476:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L00476
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 1727–2395

5  Prescribed program
 (1) For the purposes of subsection 33(1) of the Act, the program is prescribed.
 (2) The program is to make one or more payments to Standards Australia so that Australian Standard AS 3959:2018, Construction of buildings in bushfire‑prone areas, as in force from time to time, can be made available to the public online and free of charge.
 (3) The purpose of the program, having regard to the property loss occurring as a result of the 2019‑20 bushfire season, is to ensure that all Australians have access to the latest bushfire‑ready construction standards, in order to enhance the safety of the lives, homes and property of all Australians.