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CFMEU condemns Caesarstone benchtop campaign
The Construction Forestry Maritime Mining Energy Union (CFMEU) has condemned a multi-million dollar campaign by Caesarstone to stop high-silica benchtops from being banned. Caesarstone, a global ... -
Unions welcome Albanese Government’s landmark National Skills Agreement
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of a National Skills Agreement with State and Territory Governments to invest billions ... -
Defective fire safety systems revealed during NSW Fair Trading blitz
NSW Fair Trading officers have discovered more than half of the 21 building sites recently audited for fire safety standards across Sydney and Wollongong had defective ... -
Standards Australia continues community safety in the warmer months
Standards Australia has continued its community safety in the warmer months, committing to prioritising fire safety, working with partners, organisations and communities to minimise fire risks ... -
Standards help landscapers improve quality and reputation
Australian Standards have helped landscapers improve quality and reputation. For LCS Landscapes, adhering to Australian Standards is a benchmark for quality because of what the standards ... -
Introducing Zadie, the female-designed tradie attire brand
Aimee Stanton has launched her female tradie workwear brand Zadie after recognising the pressing need for female-designed tradie attire. Hosted in partnership with Empowered Women in ... -
MBA welcomes national jobs and skills roadmap
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has welcomed the release of Jobs and Skills Australia’s Towards a National Jobs and Skills Roadmap. MBA chief executive officer Denita Wawn ... -
Quadshore solution improves safety and efficiency at construction sites
The engineering design solution Quadshore has been improving safety and efficiency at construction sites after undergoing rigorous destructive and non-destructive experimental tests at material, component and ... -
HIA responds to changes to workplace laws
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has responded to changes to workplace laws, having lodged a submission warning that the federal government’s Closing Loopholes Bill represents significant ... -
WorldSkills Australia showcases local talent
The National Apprentice Employment Network (NAEN) newsletter of 5 September 2023 highlighted the extraordinary talent of WorldSkills Australia competitors. NAEN chief executive Dianne Dayhew, congratulated all ...
