Business Matters
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Building industry voice concerns following rock bottom approvals
The Australian building industry has voiced concerns with building approvals hitting their lowest levels since April 2012. Master Builders Australia (MBA) acting chief executive officer Shaun ... -
Research shows outsourced labour on the rise
Big business is outsourcing labour in Australia at rapidly rising rates, undermining wages, job security and conditions in all industries. The practice is rife in aviation, ... -
Builders bear the brunt of economic instability
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed the impact of fixed-price contracts, high inflation, supply chain disruptions and labour market shortages on the building and ... -
Government proposal threatens employer option for tradies
A federal government proposal is threatening the freedom of choice for tradies to be their own boss according to Master Builders Australia (MBA) chief executive officer ... -
DECO Australia partners with Capral Aluminium
DECO Australia has partnered with Capral Aluminium to lead the way by being the first to commit to switching all their Capral aluminium extrusions to LocAl ... -
Construction industry bodies respond to Federal Budget
The Albanese Government has released its 2023-23 Budget, delivering on its mandate to get wages for workers moving and address the cost-of-living concerns. Despite some highlights, ... -
Quarry fined $180,000 over silica dust exposure
The operator of a Montrose quarry, Boral Resources, has been convicted and fined $180,000 after workers were exposed to respirable crystalline silica. Boral Resources was sentenced ... -
ACA welcomes Federal Budget funding for national construction forum
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has welcomed the inclusion of funding in this year’s Federal Budget to establish the National Construction Industry Forum (NCIF). ACA chief ... -
Industry experts say building approvals continue to head in wrong direction
Industry experts have stated that building approvals are heading in the wrong direction at a time when communities are crying out for more housing. “We can ... -
ABS data shows weakest quarter of building approvals in a decade
The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) latest monthly building approvals data has shown building approvals to be down across almost all the jurisdictions in the March ...
