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.

Webinar on Engineered Stone Ban - Friday 14 June

07/06/2024

A free online webinar hosted by SafeWork NSW will be held on Friday, 14th June at 11 am regarding the ban on engineered stone. You can register to attend here.

From 1 July 2024, the ban will apply to the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone benchtops, panels...

Industrial Manslaughter Offence to be introduced in NSW

04/06/2024

Key points:

  • NSW government to introduce industrial manslaughter offence.
  • Penalties include up to 25 years jail for individuals and $20 million fines for corporations.
  • Opposition from stakeholders like MBA NSW, citing concerns about existing laws and effectiveness.
  • Government aims to hold businesses and individuals accountable for workplace deaths.

The NSW...

Business fined $375,000 after employee exposed to silica dust

31/05/2024

An engineered stone provider has been fined $375,000 after it exposed a worker to risk of serious illness over a six-year and 10-month period where reasonably practical steps were not taken to minimise exposure to airborne respirable crystalline silica. 

Edstein Creative Pty Ltd failed to take adequate actions to minimise...

Master Builders NSW Launches "Women Building NSW"

30/05/2024

The Master Builders Association of New South Wales (MBA NSW), in partnership with the NSW Government, is proud to announce the launch of Women Building NSW, a new website designed to attract, support, and promote women in the building and construction industry.

Recognising the industry's urgent need for skilled...

Silica-Related Regulatory Updates

21/05/2024

Safe Work Australia (SWA) is finalising regulations to implement recent decisions made by WHS Ministers. These regulations will define 'engineered stone', detail the prohibition starting 1 July 2024, and establish model transitional arrangements for contracts made before 31 December 2023 that won't be completed by 1 July 2024.


Regulatory Publication...

Budget aims for holistic approach to housing but is not yet on target

14/05/2024

Tonight, our members were seeking a Budget that supports the very businesses who have the opportunity to boost economic growth, bring down inflation and build for all Australians but are currently hamstrung by their capacity and increasing costs to deliver, said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.

“The Federal Budget...

New supervision rules and CPD requirements

14/05/2024

Starting July 1, 2024, NSW is introducing updated regulations for real estate, strata, and stock & station agents. The key changes are:

Supervision Guidelines: These outline stricter requirements for how agencies oversee their operations, ensuring legal compliance, ethical conduct, and preventing fraud. This means agency leaders will have increased responsibility...