Discover the latest updates and essential insights in the building and construction industry. For all significant news and developments, this is your go-to source.
ACT pathway forward
The ACT Government has updated its Health Orders and lockdown restrictions. This information is relevant for businesses who live and/or work in cross-border areas of NSW/ACT.
Covid-19 Requirements
These Requirements have been adopted by the ACT Government. These Requirements will be regularly updated to reflect changes resulting from Government announcements, directions...
Faster payment times for small business sub-contractors
01 October 2021 - Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
Businesses with Commonwealth government contracts will have to pay their small business sub-contractors within 20 days or risk fines and penalties under new laws starting today (1st Oct), says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.
“Fair...
Jobsaver extension to boost business recovery
The NSW Government will go it alone to fund an extension of the JobSaver program.
Changes to casual employment laws and awards - what you need to know
In a big win for Members, FWC agreed with Master Builders and rejected union arguments.
Unlocking timber for 10,000 new homes
The Australia Government is injecting $15.1 million to help address timber shortages for the construction industry, unlocking vital materials for 10,000 new homes to be built.
The new program will target timber on Kangaroo Island and support the transportation of bushfire‑salvaged softwood to timber mills.
Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing...
50% cap on construction sites removed from Monday
From Monday 27 September, construction in Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains and Wollongong, can resume with 100% of workers on site.
Staged lodgement - transitional period extended
Staged lodgement set to continue under NSW design and building practitioner scheme.
Technical and regulatory changes
Key technical and regulatory matters currently confronting the building and construction industry include:
- Review of the Draft 2022 National Construction Code
- Changes required under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2021 (D & BP Act 2021)
- Other Current Technical Matters
Review Draft 2022 National Construction Code
The Australian Building...
Your Future, Your Super legislation – What employers need to know about stapling
On 17 June 2021, the Government passed the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) legislation which introduced three major reforms.
NSW CFMMEU officials charged after allegedly accepting bribes from construction company
Union boss Darren Greenfield allegedly received four $5000 bribes at meetings that were caught on camera, texted about in WeChat messages and spoken about in tapped phone calls, a court has heard.