Fall from… Source: SafeWork NSW A 38-year-old male was straddling an A-frame ladder at the height of approximately 3.5 metres to install a roller door on a shed. Whilst loosening the tension...
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… The issue of criminal responsibility for workplace deaths has generated debate in NSW and nationally for many years. In October 2023, the NSW Government announced that it would introduce an...
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Closing… Changes have been made to the Fair Work Act as part of the Australian Government’s new Closing Loopholes laws. Some changes start from 15 December 2023, and others start later...
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Results… The voices of more than 16,000 people, including NSW renters and owners have been heard following extensive public consultation on rental reforms being developed by the NSW Government. A third...
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Asbestos… Recycled mulch must not contain asbestos or any material likely to cause pollution. The EPA regularly audits producers and suppliers of recycled mulch and has a zero-tolerance approach to the...
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Builders… In the midst of political wrangling, Master Builders Australia urges Parliament to adopt sensible housing policies that benefit both aspiring homeowners and encourage more housing supply. CEO Denita Wawn said...
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A Victory… Master Builders has been actively campaigning against a proposal that threatened the rights of independent contractors to be their own boss. We travelled to over 20 locations around the country...
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Building… As the Australian economy navigates a complex landscape, Master Builders Australia has used its pre-budget submission to remind the Federal Government of the critical importance of the building and construction...
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2024… The National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry Rules 2024 make it official that silicosis is a recognised work-related lung disease for the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry. These rules also: -...
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… Building Commission NSW inspectors now have the power to inspect freestanding houses and terraces at any time, anywhere. Inspectors can enter houses under construction, or post construction, and order defects...
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