From 1 July, SafeWork NSW is now an independent regulator. They’re using this change to boost visibility on job sites and provide more hands-on support to businesses.

This week, inspectors will focus on:

• Construction sites in the Hunter, Central Coast, Wollongong, Sydney CBD, Sutherland Shire and Western Sydney

• High-risk issues...

Building Commission NSW has permanently disqualified Rodger Labib from operating as a builder and building practitioner.

Acting on data and intelligence, investigators found Mr Labib had obtained a financial benefit after fraudulent documents were produced to banks, council and NSW Fair Trading.

Building Commission NSW has since permanently disqualified Mr...

NSW Parliament is reviewing the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (60 Day Deemed Approval) Bill 2025, introduced by John Ruddick MLC. The bill proposes automatic approval for certain types of development applications, including multi-storey residential buildings, seniors housing, state significant developments, and various forms of dwellings, if not decided...

Most Building Commission NSW fees have increase by 2.3% from 1 July 2025. 

You can view the updated licence and registration fees using the links below:

• contractor licences, supervision and tradesperson certificates  
• design and building practitioner registrations  
• building and development certifiers  
• building work levy
• plumbing and drainage inspection  
• electrical safety.

National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Amendment 1 now applies in NSW.

The Australian Building Codes Board advised that some minor amendments to NCC 2022 (Amendment 1) came into effect on 1 May 2025.

This includes updates, variations and additions for work completed in Western Australia, a variation for work completed...

The NSW Government has launched a five-year, $1 billion Pre–Sale Finance Guarantee to fast-track housing construction across NSW. This program allows the government to guarantee up to 50% of approved residential projects, helping developers who struggle to meet rising pre-sale requirements, now as high as 80% in some cases, secure funding...

From 1 July 2025, the units of competency required to become a demolition supervisor are changing. This follows consultation with industry and stakeholders in 2024 and 2025 on demolition supervisor training.
The changes will make sure training for demolition supervisors better reflects current industry needs while protecting workers...

BESIX Watpac has warned that Donald Trump’s move to double US steel tariffs is set to create fresh uncertainty across global construction supply chains, just as the company returns to profit after two years of losses.

Key points for builders and contractors:

• Steel tariffs rise: US steel and aluminium tariffs...

Australia’s economy is slowing, but it’s the country’s builders who are keeping it upright for now, says peak building and construction industry association Master Builders Australia.

New national account figures released today show Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slowed to just 0.2 per cent in the March 2025 quarter, the...

Australia’s construction sector remained flat in the first quarter of 2025, as gains in residential building were offset by declines in non-residential and engineering construction, according to the latest industry data. While the sector faces headwinds, a robust residential market and easing cost pressures provide some optimism for the industry’s...