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The Divisional Information Night brings industry experts to the region and allow members to stay up to date with local industry issues and legislation. It enables members to have a...

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… Media Release Matthew Pollock, Executive Director of Master Builders NSW said, “Increasing minimum wages by 6 per cent and 4.75 per cent for award wages when productivity isso weak will...
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Latest… Perhaps the second most important number to Australian home-buyers (after interest rates) was released by the ABS this morning. CPI for April, 2026 came in at 4.2%, down from 4.6%...
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… Construction businesses made up a quarter of all businesses in the economy entering external administration in April 2026. NSW accounted for around half (148 total or 44%) of the construction...
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Cost of… The average cost of building new housing increased every year for the past 18 years between 2007/08 and 2024/25 as did the cost per square metre (SQM) while the average...
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Average… The average cost of constructing new detached houses in NSW has risen by nearly $300,000 in the 18 years from 2007/08 to 2024/25. Meanwhile the average cost per square metre...
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Building… The building regulation update focuses on three issues relevant to NSW builders and contractors: the release and phased adoption of NCC 2025, the Commonwealth’s NCC modernisation process, and the Federal...
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Federal… Big changes to property taxation and trusts will impact Master Builders NSW members and the industry. Breaking the promise he made at the last Federal Election, the Prime Minister has...
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NSW… As many members are aware, the Building Commission has been conducting site inspections including in regional areas. Many members have been penalised for not including address details on site signs...
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Budget… Media Release Changes to property taxes and trusts mean that SME construction businesses are the losers from this Budget. Media contact: Ben Carter | Head of Government Relations, Marketing &...
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