Members were advised in an MBA communication dated 5 July that the NSW Long Service Corporation were issuing notifications to Building and Construction Industry employers advising that Employer Returns for 2018 – 2019 were due by 31 July 2019.

Returns can be completed online or via a paper form. 

For employers...

The certification agency that signs off on the majority of Australia’s building products has been temporarily suspended.

Master Builders CEO Denita Wawn on ABC News Radio talking about the failure of state governments to implement the Shergold - Weir Report recommendations.

After 13 July 2019 the Transitional Housing Code will no longer apply for new homes and home renovations.

The number of building approvals for new homes across Australia increased during May.

“The official interest rates for the second month running is to be welcomed and we urge lenders to fully share the reduction, especially for home loan and small business customers,” Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist Shane Garrett said.

“However, interest rates are only one ingredient of the economic growth recipe...

The NSW Government has released a discussion paper, “Building Stronger Foundations”. This discussion paper for public consultation poses 30 questions about major reforms to the building and construction sector in NSW. 

Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said the community and industry now has an opportunity to provide...

Summary of NSW State Government budget for 2019-2020 relating to the building and construction industry.

Essential information you need to know about the adoption of NCC 2019

1 May 2019 is the adoption date for the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) by all States and Territories. The adoption date signifies that, from 1 May 2019, NCC 2019 is given legal effect by...

Master Builders have produced two TV commercials to highlight this important issue.