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Planning to claim work-related expenses this year?
Remember, to claim a deduction for any work expense: you must have spent the money yourself and you weren’t reimbursed the expense must directly relate to ... -
Research from NCVER promotes pre-apprenticeship training
Research from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) highlights the role pre-apprenticeship training can have in supporting student success. Future Workforce predicts that out ... -
Strengthen your cybersecurity habits to stay safe this tax time
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reported more than a 300% increase in email impersonation scams in the last year. ATO impersonation scams are generally at ... -
Low-grade clay could transform the future of low-carbon concrete
Engineers at RMIT University have converted low-grade clay into a high-performance cement supplement. This has the potential to open a new market in sustainable construction materials. ... -
EWPA welcomes release of latest Standard
The Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) has welcomed the updated version of the Australian Standard for elevated work platform (EWP) manufacturers and operators. Standards Australia revised ... -
PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
Home building to rebound with interest rate cuts
The number of homes starting construction in Australia is expected to increase over the next few years. It’s driven by population growth, low unemployment and falling ... -
CDU professor urges students to dig deeper into reasons behind building infrastructure
Termites have changed how buildings are structured to prevent the wood eating insects from deteriorating the infrastructure. Charles Darwin University (CDU) Professor of Architecture Lindy Burton ... -
NSW Government introduces digital applications for high-risk work license holders
The NSW Government is making is an easier process for construction workers, manufacturers and factory operators to apply for a High-Risk Work License. Customers can apply ... -
ResiLoop unveils collection network to protect landfills from floorcoverings
ResiLoop has unveiled a collection network scheme for the construction industry to divert floorcovering waste from landfills. As flooring contractors are now registered with the scheme ...
