Changes… The NSW State government will temporarily cut stamp duty on new homes under $800,000 for first home buyers in a bid to boost construction and create jobs amid the COVID-19...
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Temporary… Key points: Only require nine CPD points this year (instead of 12) This is a temporary arrangement Builders and Swimming Pool Builders who renew their licence between the 1st May...
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NSW-… Key points: As a worker in the building and construction industry, you are deemed to be performing a critical service; Therefore you are eligible to apply for a permit to...
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SAFEWORK… Construction sites across north-western Sydney can expect a visit from SafeWork Inspectors this week who will be targeting unsafe working systems across all building trades. A building company has been...
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Design… Since 2003, Master Builders have consistently advocated the importance of sharing the statutory liability related to building projects with all professionals in the building chain. Until now this liability has...
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New… The NSW Building Commissioner will now have boosted powers to stop defective buildings being sold to consumers, thanks to the passing of the Residential Apartment Buildings Bill 2020 in NSW...
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Campaign… Developments of all sizes will be monitored by councils
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'… 'Stimulus' rather than 'subsidies', that's our message to government. Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Master Builders has been advocating to keep construction open for business and for stimulus...
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Master… Response to PM’s National Press Club Address The Prime Minister’s speech to signpost the Government’s approach to building economic recovery was encouraging on many fronts. “The Prime Minister’s recognition that...
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Fast-… On 28 April 2020, the NSW Government announced the first 24 projects to undergo a fast-tracked assessment process as part of the NSW Government’s new Planning System Acceleration Program. A...
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