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Australian construction industry calls for skilled migration overhaul to ease ‘desperate’ shortage of tradies

Labour shortage is driving up construction costs and stopping industry from building enough homes to ease housing crisis, Master Builders says

The Guardian - AU

'Nightmare': Fraudster stole $70k from Master Builders Association

Gambling habit and fraud caused 'anguish' for his colleagues.

The Canberra Times

CFMEU ACT says it's not expected to be put into administration

The union has defended its record in the territory.

The Canberra Times

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Builders’ plea to next government: Stop boom-bust cycle

After enduring decades of volatility, the head of Master Builders says it's time government became involved by committing to its own long-term pipeline of projects. Emma Hatton reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Why construction wants to be less blokey, get more women on tools

The building sector is poised to start a massive reform of how it works and who it employs. And it has its focus on women.

The New Daily

Master Builders contract 'almost comical', lawyer says

A well-known building construction litigator believes the contract used by Master Builders strongly favours the builder and is urging prospective homebuilders to seek professional advice before signing.

Newsroom.co.nz

Housing construction has fallen dramatically in Queensland – here's why

In 2022 there were 35,000 homes that began construction in Queensland, which is down 22.1 per cent from 2021.

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'It's spectacular': The Canberra house that love and hope built

A four-bedroom house in Strathnairn, built through donated labour and materials, will be auctioned off for charity.

The Canberra Times

National construction code changes to add thousands of dollars to cost of new homes, builders say

New homes built in many parts of Australia will soon need to meet stricter accessibility and energy efficiency requirements, a move that builders say will make construction prices soar.

ABC News

Oracle Homes collapse leaves family homeless but Master Builders hopeful insurance scheme will help hundreds

A grandmother says her family will be homeless by the end of the week because of the collapse of Queensland building company Oracle Homes, with an estimated 300 homes left unfinished.

ABC News

South Australian Labor to return $125k donation from CFMEU after alleged vandalism of cars

The South Australian Labor Party will return a $125,000 donation from the construction union after several vehicles belonging to staff from Master Builders Association were allegedly vandalised, which the union has denied any involvement.

ABC News

More building company collapses likely, industry body seeks to reassure would-be homeowners

Master Builders reassures would-be homeowners there are safeguards to protect them and finish off their homes as the construction industry heads into more uncertain times.

ABC News

Hold firm on timing of tougher home insulation rules, Govt urged

Some in the building sector want a delay to rule changes intended to improve energy efficiency, but green building advocates say we can't wait.

Newsroom.co.nz

Fears for more housing industry collapses in 2022 as big builders go bust

The Master Builders Associations warn more firms could follow BA Murphy, Privium and Tasmanian Constructions as rising costs take a heavy toll.

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