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.
MBA Federal Budget Overview
Download our full budget report detailing what Master Builders called for in the 2019/20 budget and what was actually delivered for the Building and Construction Industry.
All Housing Investment Incentives Need To Be On The Table
Our modelling that shows Labor’s policy will reduce the number of new homes by up to 42,000 and deprive the economy of up to $11.8 billion worth of building activity.
Political party responses to MBA Policy Priorities Document
Read what the political parties are saying about important building industry issues
Managing Work Christmas Functions
Christmas functions are notorious for an increased chance of safety-related incidents
New Home Building Remains Solid Despite Credit Crunch
New home building held up well during the September 2018 quarter
CFMMEU fined (yet again) for bullying small business
The CFMMEU has been fined yet again for bullying small business people
ACTU commences its “Change The Rules” campaign
The ACTU is intending to hold Stop Work Rallies around Australia
HBCF Premium changes from 2 October
New base premium rates will be effective from 2 October
LONG SERVICE CORPORATION EMPLOYER RETURNS NOW DUE
2017-2018 Employer Return is available for completion and due by 31 July
NEW, LOW RISE MEDIUM DENSITY HOUSING CODE
A new code for low rise medium density housing