… In 2023, a significant majority of trade apprentices and trainees found employment post-training, with 95.6% in trade occupations securing jobs, maintaining the previous year's rate. The NCVER report revealed that...
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Finding… Releasing its supplementary Budget submission, Finding Australia’s missing tradies: Harnessing our skilled migrant workforce , Master Builders Australia has today made recommendations to help migrants navigate complex and unnecessary barriers...
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Outcomes… OUTCOMES OF WHS MINISTERS’ MEETING – ENGINEERED STONE/SILICA A meeting of WHS Ministers was held on 22 March 2024. The Ministers’ communique, which was released following the meeting can be...
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… The issue of criminal responsibility for workplace deaths has been a topic of debate in NSW and nationally for many years. Industrial manslaughter laws cover circumstances where either a business...
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Fall from… Source: SafeWork NSW A 38-year-old male was straddling an A-frame ladder at the height of approximately 3.5 metres to install a roller door on a shed. Whilst loosening the tension...
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… The issue of criminal responsibility for workplace deaths has generated debate in NSW and nationally for many years. In October 2023, the NSW Government announced that it would introduce an...
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Closing… Changes have been made to the Fair Work Act as part of the Australian Government’s new Closing Loopholes laws. Some changes start from 15 December 2023, and others start later...
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Results… The voices of more than 16,000 people, including NSW renters and owners have been heard following extensive public consultation on rental reforms being developed by the NSW Government. A third...
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Asbestos… Recycled mulch must not contain asbestos or any material likely to cause pollution. The EPA regularly audits producers and suppliers of recycled mulch and has a zero-tolerance approach to the...
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Builders… In the midst of political wrangling, Master Builders Australia urges Parliament to adopt sensible housing policies that benefit both aspiring homeowners and encourage more housing supply. CEO Denita Wawn said...
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