Rushed… NSW Parliament is reviewing the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (60 Day Deemed Approval) Bill 2025 , introduced by John Ruddick MLC. The bill proposes automatic approval for certain types...
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New fees… Most Building Commission NSW fees have increase by 2.3% from 1 July 2025. You can view the updated licence and registration fees using the links below: contractor licences, supervision and...
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NCC… National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 Amendment 1 now applies in NSW. The Australian Building Codes Board advised that some minor amendments to NCC 2022 (Amendment 1) came into effect on...
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Govt to… The NSW Government has launched a five-year, $1 billion Pre–Sale Finance Guarantee to fast-track housing construction across NSW. This program allows the government to guarantee up to 50% of approved...
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New… From 1 July 2025 , the units of competency required to become a demolition supervisor are changing. This follows consultation with industry and stakeholders in 2024 and 2025 on demolition...
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Steel… BESIX Watpac has warned that Donald Trump’s move to double US steel tariffs is set to create fresh uncertainty across global construction supply chains, just as the company returns to...
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Building… Australia’s economy is slowing, but it’s the country’s builders who are keeping it upright for now, says peak building and construction industry association Master Builders Australia. New national account figures...
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… Australia’s construction sector remained flat in the first quarter of 2025, as gains in residential building were offset by declines in non-residential and engineering construction, according to the latest industry...
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Payday… Payday Super for employers and employees In the 2023-24 Federal Budget, the Government announced that from 1 July 2026, employers would be required to pay workers’ super at the same...
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AS 3740 (… Clause 4.2 of AS 3740 (Waterproofing of domestic wet areas) has quickly become one of the most misunderstood parts of the standard. It’s led to widespread confusion, unnecessary costs, and...
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