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NSW Parliament shows leadership with passing of CFMEU administration legislation

16/08/2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Master Builders Association of NSW applauds the NSW Parliament’s bipartisan approach in passing the Industrial Relations Amendment (Administrator) Bill 2024 and calls on the Federal Parliament to follow suit.

The CFMEU NSW Branch has dual registration under both the federal and NSW industrial relations system and therefore requires...

Parliament plays politics leaving building and construction industry in limbo

15/08/2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Today the Parliament has decided to prioritise party politics at the expense of cleaning up the CFMEU, leaving the building and construction industry in limbo.

Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said the industry has been under a cloud of uncertainty for a month since the Nine investigation...

Statement on CFMEU NSW administration application

05/08/2024

MEDIA RELEASE: Master Builders Association of NSW acknowledges the Minns Government’s application to the Industrial Court seeking orders for the appointment of an administrator the NSW Branch of the CFMEU.

The CFMEU NSW Branch has dual registration under both the federal and NSW industrial relations system and therefore requires legal...

CFMEU administration - Interview with Chris O’Keefe, 2GB

02/08/2024

Earlier today, Brian Seidler, Executive Director of the Master Builders Association NSW, discussed with Chris O’Keefe from 2GB the Fair Work Commission's decision to make an applicatrion to place the CFMEU under independent administration. Seidler emphasised the importance of this move as a critical step towards rectifying persistent issues within...

Note to Members on CFMEU Investigation and Next Steps

31/07/2024

As we continue to see the unfolding media reports regarding the CFMEU, it’s clear that our industry is facing challenges that many have known about for decades. Unions play an essential role in our workplaces, but we all deserve an industry that is lawful, safe, and free from corruption, coercion...

Building approvals fall 6.5% in June, reversing May gains

30/07/2024

Key takeaways:

  • June 2024 saw 13,237 new dwellings approved, a 6.5 per cent decline from May.
  • Only 163,000 homes were approved in the 2023/24 financial year, 77,000 short of the Housing Accord target.
  • Higher-density dwelling approvals dropped 18.4 per cent in June, the lowest since July 2012.
  • Annual building approvals...

Tiger Tails can only be installed by the asset owner

30/07/2024

Tiger Tails (tarapoli) and powerline aerial markers may only be installed by the asset owner.

This service is provided for cost recovery only (with no profit margin). Endeavour Energy performs critical safety inspections and risk assessments on the site, factoring in design and construction clearances.

In NSW, this activity cannot...

Changes to NSW rental laws

29/07/2024

NSW has introduced changes to rental laws, aligning with states like the ACT, South Australia, and Victoria, which have already legislated to end no grounds evictions.

Ending no grounds evictions

Previously, property owners in NSW could terminate a residential periodic lease at any time, without needing to provide a reason...

Statement on Federal Government and Fair Work actions re CFMEU

17/07/2024

Master Builders Australia welcomes today’s announcement that the Fair Work Commission is seeking advice on making an application to appoint an independent administrator to oversee the CFMEU.

The announcement is a significant move in addressing a range of serious allegations against the CFMEU while ensuring workers retain access to workplace...