Have your… From 1 July, the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) will provide a one-stop shop for expert inputs from the NSW Government on development applications and planning proposals. The NSW Government is...
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NSW “… The Minns Labor Government is inviting the community to have their say on the Local Jobs First Bill, which will establish the Local Jobs First Commission, which is targeted to...
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Workers… The NSW Parliament has passed the Government’s Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment (Reform and Modernisation) Bill 2025 (“Bill 2”). This follows the passing of a modified version of the Workers Compensation...
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NCC 2025… Building ministers have confirmed the next steps for NCC 2025 , including the publication timeline, an adoption window from May 2026, and a national pause on further residential NCC changes...
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Rate hike… MEDIA RELEASE: The first increase in official rates in more than two years will make it even less likely that NSW can achieve the housing targets set by the Federal...
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NSW… NSW has set out a package of planning reforms intended to speed up approvals, make assessment clearer, and reduce agency bottlenecks. For Master Builder members, the practical takeaway is straightforward...
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2026… Congratulations to MBA members Dan and Tim Murphy of Fugen Holdings Pty Ltd on being recognised with an OAM in the 2026 Australia Day Honours. Dan’s long service to Master...
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Quick tip… NCC 2022 does not force you to install a floor waste in wet areas. But if you do install one (even voluntarily), you must grade the floor to drain to...
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Are you… If you work with crystalline silica substances and products, the new year is the perfect time to review your work systems and make sure you're complying with your legal obligations...
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2026… The Standing Committee on Law and Justice, in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 started its review into the Work Health and Safety scheme on 15 December...
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