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Webinar on Engineered Stone Ban - Friday 14 June
A free online webinar hosted by SafeWork NSW will be held on Friday, 14th June at 11 am regarding the ban on engineered stone. You can register to attend here.
From 1 July 2024, the ban will apply to the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone benchtops, panels...
Industrial Manslaughter Offence to be introduced in NSW
Key points:
- NSW government to introduce industrial manslaughter offence.
- Penalties include up to 25 years jail for individuals and $20 million fines for corporations.
- Opposition from stakeholders like MBA NSW, citing concerns about existing laws and effectiveness.
- Government aims to hold businesses and individuals accountable for workplace deaths.
The NSW...
Key superannuation dates for the end of financial year
The end of the financial year is fast approaching. To help you prepare, we’re sharing the key superannuation dates you need to know to ensure you meet your super obligations.
Business fined $375,000 after employee exposed to silica dust
An engineered stone provider has been fined $375,000 after it exposed a worker to risk of serious illness over a six-year and 10-month period where reasonably practical steps were not taken to minimise exposure to airborne respirable crystalline silica.
Edstein Creative Pty Ltd failed to take adequate actions to minimise...
Master Builders NSW Launches "Women Building NSW"
The Master Builders Association of New South Wales (MBA NSW), in partnership with the NSW Government, is proud to announce the launch of Women Building NSW, a new website designed to attract, support, and promote women in the building and construction industry.
Recognising the industry's urgent need for skilled...
Silica-Related Regulatory Updates
Safe Work Australia (SWA) is finalising regulations to implement recent decisions made by WHS Ministers. These regulations will define 'engineered stone', detail the prohibition starting 1 July 2024, and establish model transitional arrangements for contracts made before 31 December 2023 that won't be completed by 1 July 2024.
Regulatory Publication...
Budget aims for holistic approach to housing but is not yet on target
Tonight, our members were seeking a Budget that supports the very businesses who have the opportunity to boost economic growth, bring down inflation and build for all Australians but are currently hamstrung by their capacity and increasing costs to deliver, said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.
“The Federal Budget...
New supervision rules and CPD requirements
Starting July 1, 2024, NSW is introducing updated regulations for real estate, strata, and stock & station agents. The key changes are:
Supervision Guidelines: These outline stricter requirements for how agencies oversee their operations, ensuring legal compliance, ethical conduct, and preventing fraud. This means agency leaders will have increased responsibility...
Changes to NSW strata and community land laws
Strata has become a large and complex part of the housing mix in NSW. The laws have been updated. They aim to make strata and community living fair and clear. They are now in place.
Changes to NSW strata and community land laws* started on 11 December 2023. The changes:
Changes to NSW strata and community land laws* started on 11 December 2023. The changes:
- make...
Major funding injection to upskill next-gen tradies
In a significant move to bolster the construction workforce, the Albanese government has announced a $90 million construction workforce package in the upcoming federal budget. This initiative aims to provide free pre-apprenticeship programs for high school students, facilitating early entry into trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrotechnology.
About 5,000...