KPMG’s… KPMG’s Residential Property Market Outlook for January 2025 presents a mixed bag for Australia’s construction industry. While housing demand remains strong, supply constraints, labour shortages, and economic conditions continue to...
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Builders… The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) is lobbying for industrial relations reforms that would limit the CFMEU’s bargaining power and its role in the growing civil sector. Key proposals include: Stricter...
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NSW… The NSW Government is proposing reforms to hold developers accountable for delays in delivering off-the-plan homes, aiming to boost consumer protection and housing supply. Developers amd builders should be aware...
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Housing… MEDIA RELEASE: Some good news for the economy today with new monthly inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirming underlying inflation is below three per cent for the...
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Inflation… Inflation has significantly slowed, with underlying inflation dropping to 3.2% in December, the lowest rate in three years. This development raises the possibility of a pre-election interest rate cut in...
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SafeWork… SafeWork NSW offers a $1,000 rebate to small businesses and sole traders who are registered and/or operating in NSW. The rebate can be used to help purchase items to improve...
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Updates… To date, the Asbestos Product Guide has received a total of over 25,000 views since launching in September. The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency are continuously reviewing and updating the...
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Ask a… Principal contractor responsibilities I am the principal contractor of a building site and have identified a subcontractor performing high risk silica work. Is it on me as the principal contractor...
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Free… Creating a mentally healthy workplace is the responsibility of all employers, leaders and workers in NSW. SafeWork NSW offers free mental health training and coaching programs to support small businesses...
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Albanese… The Albanese government is offering $10,000 bonuses to apprentices in the residential housing sector as part of a $626 million initiative to reach the target of 1.2 million new homes...
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