On 28 March 2025 the government assumed a Caretaker role. Information on websites maintained by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the conclusion of the caretaker period.

Public Holiday Shutdown

The CBD office will be closed on Monday, 14 June 2021 for the Queen's Birthday Public Holiday. The CBD Hotline will not be answered during this time, if you have a question please email: info@cbd.gov.au.



The Assessor Portal will still be available during these times for CBD Assessors to submit applications.

Fee Changes

The CBD Program Exemption and Assessor accreditation fees for 2021/22 will increase as per Section 11 of the Building Energy Efficiency Regulations 2010. The increased fee will apply to all applications received from 1 July 2021. The CBD Team will announce the increased fee amounts closer to this date.

If you have any questions or comments please contact the CBD Team on 1800 020 131 or send an email to info@cbd.gov.au.