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 ArticlesImmigration Set to Be Australia’s Issue of the SummerNov 30, 2025Probe Into Pilot’s Death After Light Planes CollideNov 30, 2025Ships Turned, Arrests Made at Annual Climate ProtestNov 30, 2025LNP, Premier Celebrate Huge Swing in By-Election WinNov 29, 2025Related TopicswaterproofingConstruction Flawcladdingaustralian housing