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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Quarterly… The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a new checklist, giving employers a clear roadmap to prepare for Payday Super. Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig urged employers to make it their...
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Cutting… MEDIA RELEASE: NSW housing completion numbers reached the highest level in five years over the September quarter of 2025 according to the latest ABS Building Activity data. More than 13,000...
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NSW… The Building Commission NSW (BC NSW) has conducted a series of site inspections covering much of the State; more recently, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan and the Riverina as part of its...
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New home… New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows new home building approvals dropped by 6.4 per cent during October - and are 1.8 per cent down on a year...
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