NSW… The NSW Government has introduced the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025 , the most significant overhaul of the state’s planning system in nearly five decades...
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Slashing… MEDIA RELEASE: Master Builders welcomes the Government’s move to enact much needed reform to the state’s planning system. Incoming Executive Director Matthew Pollock said, “For too long the system has...
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Reports… Statement by Incoming Executive Director Matthew Pollock MEDIA RELEASE: “There must be zero tolerance for criminal behaviour. Unfortunately, the construction industry is no stranger to unlawfulness. The solution is for...
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Brickies… Australia’s housing emergency dominated the agenda at this week’s Financial Review Property Summit in Sydney, where industry leaders warned that even with ambitious targets, the sector lacks the workforce to...
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NSW… Cbus Property CEO Adrian Pozzo has slammed New South Wales’ planning and building process, calling it “heartache” for developers. Speaking at the Financial Review Property Summit, Pozzo said a North...
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Avoid… In 2024, Australians lost $2.03 billion to scams. Scams target people from all walks of life and come in many forms – like fake emails, unexpected phone calls or online...
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… Strathfield Council is moving to mandate more family-sized apartments in high-rise projects, reflecting the reality that many families are now raising children in units. The proposal would require developments with...
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… Quick take The June 2025 quarter delivered stronger construction activity, led by engineering work, while July inflation spiked on electricity. For builders, residential demand looks steadier, non-residential is softer, and...
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… The Federal Government has announced a pause on further changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) until mid-2029. The decision comes after mounting pressure from industry groups, including Master Builders...
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Master… The Treasurer’s reform priorities from the Economic Reform Roundtable mark important progress, with commitments on housing, skills, and cutting red tape delivering wins for the building and construction industry says...
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