References

• Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB), 1996, 'Building Code of Australia’, Canprint Communication, Canberra.

• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 1999, Australian Housing Survey, Cat No. 4182.0, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra.

• Australian Standard AS3660.1 (2000) ‘Termite management Part 1: New building Work’, Standards Australia, Sydney.

• Australian Standard AS3660.2 (2000) ‘Termite management Part 2: In and around existing buildings and structures –  guidelines’, Standards Australia, Sydney.

• Australian Standard AS3660.3 (2000) ‘Termite management Part 3: Assessment criteria for termite management systems’, Standards Australia, Sydney.

• Cookson, L., 1999, ‘Termite survey and hazard mapping’, report, CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products, Melbourne, Report No. 99/664.

• Leicester, B., Wang, C.H. & Cookson, L.J., 2003, ‘A risk management model for termite attack in Australia’, 34th Meeting, IRG Secretariat, 18-23 May, Brisbane.

• NSW Office of Fair Trading, 2003, ‘Protecting your home from termites’, Sydney.

• Queensland Building Services Authority (QBSA), 2001, ‘Protection of Buildings Against Subterranean Termites’, Author,  Queensland.

• Tyrrells Property Inspection, 1992, ‘Building Failure Report’, Tyrrells Property Inspections, Sydney.
  

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the following associations for assistance and input to this guide:

• Australian Environmental Pest Management Association

• Building Designers Association (NSW)

• Housing Industry Association

• Master Builders Association (NSW)
  

• NSW Fair Trading
  

Disclaimer

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