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HIA: Reduction in red tape for trades a welcome step
The federal treasurer has announced that he and the state and territory treasurers have agreed to a process to recognise licensed trade qualifications across borders. The ... -
Builders call for building and construction stimulus to rebuild Australia
Master Builders Australia has released its pre-budget submission including a plan for rebuilding Australia with a program of fiscal and policy measures to boost economic growth. ... -
Industry group urges caution regarding national licencing
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s announcement regards a national occupational licensing scheme has been met with a warning by Master Plumbers Australia and New Zealand (MPANZ) given the potential risks ... -
ATO reminds businesses to check if they need to lodge taxable payments
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded businesses that pay contractors for certain services that they may need to lodge a taxable payments annual report (TPAR) ... -
Subbies welcome overdue payment fairness reform
Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) and National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) have commended the Queensland government’s delivery on its election commitment to bring security of ... -
VBA warns on carbon monoxide poisoning risks following Hobart house incident
Carbon monoxide poisoning was to blame for the hospitalisation of 11 Hobart residents this week. The Tasmanian Fire Service (TFS) conducted gas monitoring at the scene ... -
CFMEU Vic/Tas expanding on-site COVID-19 testing
While early adaptation of on-site hygiene practices, including safety, physical distancing rules and staggered break times were implemented on construction sites to provide safer workplace practices ... -
Deloitte and Esri Australia to deliver next gen Dial Before You Dig service
Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) has announced Deloitte Consulting and Esri Australia as the providers for its next generation referral service set to provide enhanced protection ... -
JobTrainer package will keep apprentices in jobs and new opportunities
The $2 billion JobTrainer package announced by the federal government aims to keep young women and men in the building and construction industry working and give ... -
Bridge Hub 2020 Water Challenge
Private sector investment into commercialisation of research will help unlock solutions to big problems like drought, according to Bridge Hub co-founder Craig Shapiro, which has just ...
