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Your Future, Your Super legislation – What employers need to know about stapling
NSW CFMMEU officials charged after allegedly accepting bribes from construction company
Strong and gusty winds in construction
Employers and principal contractors must proactively manage the risks associated with high winds on construction sites, to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities.
The risk
Construction sites can have varying levels of risk from strong or gusty winds, depending on the stage of the build, the associated plant...
Have your say on digital survey plans
The Office of the Registrar General is seeking your feedback on the transition from paper survey plans to digital.
Digital survey plans will benefit industry through lower holding costs for property development. They will also allow property purchasers to settle on, and move into, their new homes sooner.
The proposed...
NSW to replace 400 timber bridges
Home Building Compensation Fund – better support for builders support
Who helps builders and contractors?
Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF). Home Owners Warranty. Home Warranty Insurance. Whichever term is used between builders and contractors it’s sure to result in an animated discussion. Tolerate it or loathe it, it’s a requirement for builders to obtain home building compensation (HBC) insurance before taking...
Member concessions update
Working at heights safety blitz
SafeWork NSW has launched a state-wide working at heights safety blitz, aimed at reducing the number of heights-related fatalities and serious injuries in the construction industry.
Falls from heights is the number one cause of fatalities on NSW construction sites, with most serious and fatal falls being from roofs, ladders...
No Fault COVID-19 Indemnity Scheme
The Federal Government has finalised the details of a no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claim Scheme following extensive consultation with the peak medical, healthcare, business and insurance sectors, to ensure a comprehensive National Scheme.
The Scheme will provide Australians with quick access to compensation for COVID-19 claims related to the administration of a Therapeutic Goods...
Covid-19 economic support measures extended
The Berejiklian Government today announced an additional $3.9 billion in funding, including $1.5 billion from the Commonwealth, as part of its COVID-19 economic support package providing ongoing assistance to businesses and individuals affected by current lockdown restrictions across the State.
This additional funding will extend the successful JobSaver program...