Industry Regulation

New analysis from Equifax reveals tentative signs of improvement in segments of Australia’s construction industry, even as insolvencies remain elevated and smaller operators face acute financial pressures. While construction business failures are still tracking 30 per cent higher year-on-year, the rate of increase has slowed in recent months, with mid-to-large firms demonstrating greater resilience. Larger […]

The Minister for Housing and Public Works, and Minister for Youth, Sam O’Connor, pictured with Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell, announced from the Master Builders Brisbane headquarters the state government’s Building Reg Reno plan. The plan will see a series of changes to regulation aimed at cutting red tape, reducing unnecessary costs, and making our industry run smoother.