Warning Defective Unit Balconies in Australia Are Risking Safety

A diptych of two supplied images obtained on July 7, 2023, of defective balconies found during flammable cladding inspections in Victoria. AAP Image/Supplied by Cladding Safety Victoria

Defective balconies might be commonplace in apartment blocks across the country, requiring costly repairs and putting the safety of residents at risk.

More than 550 damaged balconies had been found by Cladding Safety Victoria during inspections for flammable cladding, as of October 2022.