Business Matters
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Queensland Government extends payment system for tradies
The Queensland Government has extended the commencement of the remaining phases of its Project Trust Account (PTA) framework. This recognises the need to balance continued protections ... -
Training Services NSW has opened the Trade Pathways Innovation Fund
The Trade Pathways Innovation Fund is now open for submissions according to Training Services NSW. Submissions close at 5:00pm on 4 April 2023 and all applicants ... -
Four ways tradies can improve their work/life balance
According to research commissioned by job management software specialists Fergus, despite the digital revolution of the past 30 years, over 75% of tradies are still using ... -
Victorian Strata Community Association supports new building laws
Strata Community Association (SCA), the Victorian property peak body, has welcomed all changes aimed at improving building quality and consumer protections in the state. The Building ... -
Regulators inspect sites across Bass Coast Shire during five-day blitz
Four Victorian regulators carried out almost 150 inspections in and around Phillip Island and Wonthaggi construction sites as part of the Build Aware campaign, educating workers ... -
HIA: House building set for worst year in a decade
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has released its economic and industry Outlook Report, including updated forecasts for nation-wise new home building and renovation activity. HIA chief ... -
ITECA: 2023 Budget needs to back apprentice recruitment
The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) believes that this year’s federal budget needs to make a meaningful commitment to fund apprentice and trainee recruitment, retention ... -
Builders respond to December building approvals
Builders hope to see a sustained increase in high-density dwelling construction which is driving early signs of a rebound in building approvals according to Master Builders ... -
Applications open for Women Building Australia mentor program
Master Builders Australia has invited women with up to five years of experience in the building and construction industry to apply for the 2023 Women Building ... -
Timber and hardware industry to strengthen with merge
TABMA Australia and Hardware Australia have announced their intention to join forces into a merged entity and create a single Association to represent the timber and ...
