Safe Work Australia (SWA) is finalising regulations to implement recent decisions made by WHS Ministers. These regulations will define 'engineered stone', detail the prohibition starting 1 July 2024, and establish model transitional arrangements for contracts made before 31 December 2023 that won't be completed by 1 July 2024.

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Tonight, our members were seeking a Budget that supports the very businesses who have the opportunity to boost economic growth, bring down inflation and build for all Australians but are currently hamstrung by their capacity and increasing costs to deliver, said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.

“The Federal Budget...

Starting July 1, 2024, NSW is introducing updated regulations for real estate, strata, and stock & station agents. The key changes are:

Supervision Guidelines: These outline stricter requirements for how agencies oversee their operations, ensuring legal compliance, ethical conduct, and preventing fraud. This means agency leaders will have increased responsibility...

In a significant move to bolster the construction workforce, the Albanese government has announced a $90 million construction workforce package in the upcoming federal budget. This initiative aims to provide free pre-apprenticeship programs for high school students, facilitating early entry into trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrotechnology.

About 5,000...

David Chandler, the Building Commissioner renowned for his crackdown on substandard construction in New South Wales, will step down from his role in August this year. Commissioner Chandler advised the NSW government that he will not seek a contract extension beyond a noteworthy five-year tenure.

During his time in office, the Chandler...

A recent decision by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is the most significant decision made against a certifier in NSW since 1998.  
 
NCAT found that building occupants could have been fatally impacted by errors made by certifier, Mr Mohamad Orfali. These included wrongly issuing complying development certificates...

Responding to the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s State of the Housing System 2024 report, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said it’s clear more needs to be done to reduce the cost of home building to increase housing supply.

“The report rightfully acknowledges the housing system’s inability to...

The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code. These changes are shown in the NCC Public Comment Draft. A list of changes is also available.

Submissions provided will help inform the final version for regulatory consideration. Feedback...