Business Matters
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Fine increased for roofer that failed to manage falls risk
A fine imposed on a roofing company that failed to protect a worker from a four-metre fall has been increased more than fivefold following an appeal. ... -
Report results aim to increase women in construction
A report making key recommendations to boost the number of women working in construction across NSW has been released. The Building Commission NSW Women in Construction ... -
Nominations open for the 2024 Standards Awards
Nominations are now open for Standard Australia’s 2024 Standards Awards, in recognising Australian individuals, accredited Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) and committees who have made significant contributions ... -
HIA: Skilled tradespeople shortage hurting long-term building target
A pre-budget submission from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has reported the Federal Government’s target of building 1.2 million homes over the next five years will ... -
Kennards Hire acquires A1 Hire
Kennards Hire has acquired A1 Hire, stepping into the South Australian southern region in Victor Harbor. The most southern branch of the South Australian network, Victor ... -
Standards Australia updates its Proposal Portal
Standards Australia has completed the second phase of the Proposal Portal upgrade, taking onboard feedback from contributors and stakeholders. The Microsoft Word proposal forms will be ... -
Building approvals remain short despite hitting five-month high
A temporary pause in interest rate hikes has seen building approvals rise to a five-month high but remain at their lowest levels since 2013 by year-to-date ... -
Entries open for the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards
Entries have officially opened to the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, the nation’s pinnacle recognition awards program that celebrates the achievements and considerable economic, social ... -
Latest changes made to WHS laws
The latest changes have been rolled out for the Work Health and Safety Amendment Act 2022. The bill, containing a suite of amendments to the Commonwealth ... -
ACTU raises concerns over RBA cash rate rise
The RBA’s decision to raise the cash rate to 4.35% has been met with concerns by the Australia Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). With the rate ...
