… Quick take The June 2025 quarter delivered stronger construction activity, led by engineering work, while July inflation spiked on electricity. For builders, residential demand looks steadier, non-residential is softer, and...
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… The Federal Government has announced a pause on further changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) until mid-2029. The decision comes after mounting pressure from industry groups, including Master Builders...
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Master… The Treasurer’s reform priorities from the Economic Reform Roundtable mark important progress, with commitments on housing, skills, and cutting red tape delivering wins for the building and construction industry says...
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New home… Home lending activity continues to slide, with new ABS figures showing sharp falls across several key categories. Over the past year, loans for new home construction dropped 6.1 per cent...
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New home… Master Builders Australia has welcomed the latest surge in new home building approvals, but warns much more will be needed to stay on track to meet the National Housing Accord...
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ATO warns… The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a crackdown on fraudulent GST claims in the building and construction industry. From 1 July 2025 , the ATO can now withhold suspicious...
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Industry… Construction industry leaders and Standards Australia have united to call for free access to Australian Standards, aiming to boost productivity, safety, and innovation across the sector. At a recent meeting...
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Builder… Building Commission NSW has permanently disqualified Rodger Labib from operating as a builder and building practitioner. Acting on data and intelligence, investigators found Mr Labib had obtained a financial benefit...
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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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SafeWork… From 1 July, SafeWork NSW is now an independent regulator. They’re using this change to boost visibility on job sites and provide more hands-on support to businesses. This week, inspectors...
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