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Legal expenses insurance
Legal Expenses Insurance is an exciting new product to the Australian insurance industry. Master Builders Insurance Brokers would like to help you understand how this cost-effective insurance solution can protect your business.
Legal Expenses Insurance provides coverage for the costs associated with legal representation. This policy is not limited to...
Social housing investment - 1400 new homes
Renovations hit an all time high
And there is more good news to come...
Although the HomeBuilder scheme closed at the end of March 2021, it is not the end of the renovation boom in New South Wales. In fact, prospects remain bright for the home renovations market for several reasons.
Sydney house prices rose by...
Avoid costly fines and help protect waterways
ACT pathway forward
The ACT Government has updated its Health Orders and lockdown restrictions. This information is relevant for businesses who live and/or work in cross-border areas of NSW/ACT.
Covid-19 Requirements
These Requirements have been adopted by the ACT Government. These Requirements will be regularly updated to reflect changes resulting from Government announcements, directions...
Faster payment times for small business sub-contractors
01 October 2021 - Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
Businesses with Commonwealth government contracts will have to pay their small business sub-contractors within 20 days or risk fines and penalties under new laws starting today (1st Oct), says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“Fair...
Jobsaver extension to boost business recovery
Changes to casual employment laws and awards - what you need to know
Unlocking timber for 10,000 new homes
The Australia Government is injecting $15.1 million to help address timber shortages for the construction industry, unlocking vital materials for 10,000 new homes to be built.
The new program will target timber on Kangaroo Island and support the transportation of bushfire‑salvaged softwood to timber mills.
Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing...