Minister hammers red tape in building codes LABOR'S national harmonisation of work health and safety laws has suffered a setback with the South Australian government suspending three codes of practice for the building industry because of crippling costs and red tape. The national legislation, which seven of the nine Australian jurisdictions have operated under since January 1, was part of Julia Gillard's ambition to create a "seamless national economy" by ending state differences on occupational health and safety rules.