Key points:

• 140 NSW construction firms went insolvent in June 2026.
• Across the country 339 building businesses became insolvent in 2026.
• 1.7% fewer NSW construction firms became insolvent in the 2025/26 than the previous year. 

The latest insolvency data presents a mixed picture for the construction industry.

Nationally, June 2026...

The release of Consumer Price Index data for June 2026 shows a slight fall in the inflation rate.

Nationally, prices fell a little between May and June this year (-0.1%), but over the past year prices are up 3.8%. This is down from 4.0% in May, and a sign that...

Matthew Pollock, Executive Director Master Builders NSW

For more than a decade, Australia's construction industry has paid a heavy price for a culture of unlawful conduct, intimidation and corruption associated with elements of the CFMEU.

The cost has not simply been borne by builders and contractors—it has been borne...

The release of the Australian Bureau of statistics employment data for June 2026 had economists on the edge of their seats for two key reasons. 

Firstly, the Reserve Bank watches official employment data closely. The RBA sees it as a key indicator of the amount of 'heat' in the economy...

Master Builders NSW is calling on the Australian Government to establish a federal Royal Commission into the CFMEU and broader allegations of misconduct, corruption and criminal behaviour in the construction industry.

The call follows a rolling series of scandals brought to light by the Queensland Commission of Inquiry and...

The Federal Government’s announcement of a Fair Work Court risks raising costs and complexity for thousands of construction industry employers.

Master Builders NSW Executive Director Matthew Pollock said, “The Fair Work Court will be another back to the future industrial relations change by the Federal Government which could increase...

In response to member concerns about the substantial challenges facing the class 2 residential sector, Master Builders has established the Class 2 Working Group to identify the key issues, understand the root causes and develop policy solutions which can be advocated to the NSW Government. 

A cross section...

Master Builders launched its new Industry Engagement Forum to provide members with the opportunity to engage in person with organisations that impact our industry. 

The inaugural Industry Engagement Forum was attended by senior Sydney Water executives. Members from the class 1 and class 2 residential sectors were given...

Master Builders has called for the re-establishment of an independent, specialist regulatory agency for the construction industry following revelations that industry figures have suffered mental crises, made suicide attempts and received death threats as a result of construction union conduct. 

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The new evidence of the human toll of...

What the latest housing activity data means for Australia and NSW

Nationally, the latest housing activity data released by the Australian Bureau of statistics shows that:

• Total dwellings commenced fell 11.2% to 48,012 dwellings.
• New private sector houses commenced fell 3.5% to 27,658 dwellings.
• New private sector other residential commencements fell 20.7% to 19,116 dwellings...