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NCC 2019 adopted across Australia from 1 May
Essential information you need to know about the adoption of NCC 2019
1 May 2019 is the adoption date for the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) by all States and Territories. The adoption date signifies that, from 1 May 2019, NCC 2019 is given legal effect by...
Master Builders TV commercials for 2019 Federal Election
Master Builders have produced two TV commercials to highlight this important issue.
MBA Federal Budget Overview
Download our full budget report detailing what Master Builders called for in the 2019/20 budget and what was actually delivered for the Building and Construction Industry.
All Housing Investment Incentives Need To Be On The Table
Our modelling that shows Labor’s policy will reduce the number of new homes by up to 42,000 and deprive the economy of up to $11.8 billion worth of building activity.
Political party responses to MBA Policy Priorities Document
Read what the political parties are saying about important building industry issues
Managing Work Christmas Functions
Christmas functions are notorious for an increased chance of safety-related incidents
New Home Building Remains Solid Despite Credit Crunch
New home building held up well during the September 2018 quarter
CFMMEU fined (yet again) for bullying small business
The CFMMEU has been fined yet again for bullying small business people
ACTU commences its “Change The Rules” campaign
The ACTU is intending to hold Stop Work Rallies around Australia
HBCF Premium changes from 2 October
New base premium rates will be effective from 2 October