Australia NewsWarning Defective Unit Balconies in Australia Are Risking Safety00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA 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 VictoriaAAP7/7/2023|Updated: 7/7/2023Defective 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.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesStokes Defends Bold Ashes Prep as England Chase First Win in Australia Since 2011Nov 12, 2025Parents Urged to Prepare for Social Media Ban on KidsNov 09, 2025Deputy PM Recasts Labor as ‘The Party of Defence’Nov 09, 2025Coalition Could Look at Coal Subsidies, Stick With NuclearNov 08, 2025Related TopicswaterproofingConstruction Flawcladdingaustralian housing
