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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 ... -
Australia-first study tests effectiveness of VR for construction worker training
An Australia-first study has tested the effectiveness of training delivered using virtual reality (VR) for construction worker training. Researchers tested the outcomes from a ‘Working safely ... -
AWU launches legal action against John Holland
With the AWU deeply concerned for the dangerous levels of silica exposure experienced by workers in the tunnelling industry, AWU NSW secretary Tony Callinana says that ... -
Modular buildings help reduce the impact of weather on building activity
Engineers from Aston University, Birmingham and the University of South Australia have produced a cost model that estimates the impact of weather by season on each ... -
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 ... -
Aussie tradies battle it out for trade champion awards
Australia’s tradies are set to battle it out at the inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards to be held at Western Sydney Conference Centre, Penrith ... -
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 ...
