Members located in Northern NSW who are affected by Cyclone Alfred are reminded that workers working in the general building and construction and the civil construction sector are covered by the Inclement Weather provisions in the Building and Construction General On-site Award 2020 (see this link.).

Inclement weather means...

Australia is entering a housing "supercycle," with pent-up demand for new homes set to significantly increase construction activity. Qualitas managing director Andrew Schwartz predicts that the number of apartment commencements could triple to 75,000 per year, driven by a need to catch up on a years-long supply shortage.

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Master Builders NSW is committed to a strong building and construction industry that benefits all Australians. However, our industry is facing a critical skills shortage that is slowing down our ability to build the homes, public amenities, and infrastructure Australians urgently need.

That’s why we’ve made it a priority to...

Today, Master Builders has released its pre-budget submission. The building and construction industry, employing over 1.3 million Australians and comprising 450,000 businesses, faces serious challenges. Productivity has halved over the past 30 years, and inflation in the sector remains stubbornly high. Despite its economic importance - every $1 invested generates $3...

The NSW Government is attempting to speed up housing construction with its new Housing Approval Reform Action Plan. This initiative is aimed at reducing red tape, streamlining approvals, and accelerating the delivery of essential infrastructure, including water and wastewater management, to get homes built faster.

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• The plan is...

Hansen Yuncken has announced the appointment of George Bardas as its new CEO, succeeding Peter Salveson, who is retiring after eight years in the role. Bardas brings over 20 years of experience in senior leadership within commercial construction and is expected to continue the company's growth and client-focused approach.
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The NSW Government has announced the designation of 11 housing proposals as State Significant Developments (SSD), aiming to create 6,400 new homes in well-located areas. This move follows recommendations from the newly established Housing Delivery Authority (HDA), which seeks to streamline planning processes and reduce delays.

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• The HDA...

The federal government has announced a two-year ban on foreign buyers purchasing existing Australian homes, starting from April 1. The move, which mirrors a policy previously proposed by the Coalition, is aimed at addressing housing affordability concerns.

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• The ban applies to foreign investors, foreign-owned companies, and temporary residents...