Media Release from Gladys Berejiklian - 

In line with health advice, from midday today, the following non-essential activities and businesses will be temporarily shut down:

• Pubs, registered clubs
• Gyms, indoor sporting venues
• Cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos, and night clubs
• Restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery
• Religious...

The following set of questions may be used as part of an induction, a toolbox talk or through other consultative arrangements to ascertain the level of risk to your workplace.

The Prime Minister in his statement updating the community on Coronavirus measures explicitly stated that construction sites are an essential service and will remain open. 

In reference to non-essential gatherings of greater than 100 people not being permitted from 20 March, the Prime Minister stated that: 

“This does not apply...

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the stimulus package is designed to keep people in jobs throughout the Corona crisis and to boost a range of medical services throughout the State.  

As part of the recently announced measures, $450 million has been allocated to waive payroll tax for businesses with payrolls...

The impact of the COVID-19 is profound and may well extend for some time.  MBANSW members should note the following in relation to their contracts.

Coronavirus is likely to present challenges for businesses regarding workplace safety and industrial relations.  From a health and safety perspective, information can be found by clicking on the following links:

Department of Health – for the latest information and advice about Coronavirus

Safe Work Australia – for information and referrals...

The spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) around the world is likely to have an adverse impact on Australian workplaces.

The situation is rapidly changing.  Master Builders Australia has requested each State / Territory MBA ask members to share information that you have about what is happening in your business by emailing...

Master Builders Australia has today announced that it is donating $150,000 to support those communities affected by the devastating bushfires and the tireless and courageous efforts of those who are fighting them. 

“The Master Builders movement, encompassing Master Builders’ national office, Master Builders Associations in each state and territory and...

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), has opened an online register to help local builders and tradespersons to play a significant role in rebuilding their regional communities.

The register collects key information, including the town or region in which the builder and tradesperson operates, their available skills and qualifications, and...

As Members would be aware, significant parts of New South Wales as well as other States, have already and are currently experiencing catastrophic bushfires.

These bushfires have caused loss of life to the human and wildlife populations. They have also caused devastating losses to homes, buildings and essential infrastructure.

Master...