Silica-… 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...
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Budget… 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...
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New… 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...
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Changes… Strata has become a large and complex part of the housing mix in NSW. The laws have been updated. They aim to make strata and community living fair and clear...
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NSW… David Chandler, the Building Commissioner renowned for his crackdown on substandard construction in New South Wales, will step down from his role in August this year. Commissioner Chandler advised the...
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Major… In a significant move to bolster the construction workforce, the Albanese government has announced a $90 million construction workforce package in the upcoming federal budget. This initiative aims to provide...
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Certifier… A recent decision by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) is the most significant decision made against a certifier in NSW since 1998. NCAT found that building occupants could...
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Australia… Australia's National Construction Code (NCC) is set for major changes in its 2025 update. Amendments proposed in the draft address tighter energy efficiency, water leaks, condensation, public toilets for women...
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State of… Responding to the National Housing Supply and Affordability Council’s State of the Housing System 2024 report, Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said it’s clear more needs to be done...
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The NCC… The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code. These changes are shown in the NCC Public Comment...
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