… The Albanese Government’s bill to make the Free TAFE initiative permanent is sparking debate. While the goal of addressing the skills shortage is widely supported, Master Builders Australia has raised...
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Positive… In the first three months of the National Housing Accord, Australia commenced construction on 43,247 new homes according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This is 4.6 per cent higher...
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Set… Start the new year strong with support from the NSW Government. Explore a range of programs designed to help your business grow in 2025, including: Financial incentives to hire an...
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… There was a 3.3 per cent increase in the volume of engineering construction work done during the September 2024 quarter, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics...
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Building… The building and construction industry is facing a shortage of apprentices, a situation that threatens the feasibility of meeting Australia's ambitious housing targets. Brian Seidler, Executive Director of the Master...
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Master… Master Builders Australia has urged the Albanese Government to overhaul workplace laws affecting the construction industry, citing adverse impacts from recent legislative changes. In its submission to the government’s review...
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Skilled… A Deloitte Access Economics report reveals over 620,000 permanent migrants in Australia work below their skill levels, with 60% arriving through the skilled migration system. The construction industry faces an...
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High… Introduction: Protections for apartment buyers in NSW, already ahead of other states in consumer safeguards, have been reinforced by a High Court ruling. The decision limits developers and builders from...
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Future of… Builders are at the forefront of a shifting housing landscape, as rising unaffordability reshapes what Australians view as the ideal home. The demand for apartments and high-density living is growing...
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Apartment… Demand for apartments is expected to outpace that for houses in Brisbane next year, with Domain forecasting apartment values to rise by up to 9% by the end of 2025...
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