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Albanese government to roll out “Closing Loopholes” Bill
The Albanese government will be set to roll out its “Closing Loopholes” Bill, introducing many important provisions that will get wages moving. In response to Jacqui ... -
UNSW Sydney develops first fire-retardant paint for extreme fire protection
UNSW Sydney engineers have developed the first fire-retardant paint to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire attack. The paint, now on sale ... -
Floorcovering suppliers back ResiLoop waste recovery scheme
Fifteen leading suppliers of resilient floorcoverings to the local market have committed to providing funding support for ResiLoop, Australia’s first national stewardship scheme for resilient flooring. ... -
SafeWork NSW warns of penalties for failing to report incidents
SafeWork NSW has warned businesses they will face fines and potential prosecution if they fail to report incidents after the workplace regulator this year issued 140 ... -
Building material costs stabilise
The cost of house building materials has remained unchanged in the September Quarter 2023 for the first time since before the pandemic, according to Housing Industry ... -
GST and your business
Whether you’ve finished your apprenticeship and plan to become a sole trader, or you’re a tradie whose business is starting to take off, it’s important to ... -
WorkSafe Victoria, SafeWork NSW roll out height and asbestos blitz
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW have teamed up to roll out a construction blitz, targeting the risk of falls from heights and asbestos exposure to help ... -
GBCA reveals its first guide for sustainable home renovations
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its first guide for sustainable home renovations to help builders, designers and homeowners to make homes more ... -
Beaumont Tiles opens drive-through Trade Centre in Seaford Meadows
Beaumont Tiles has opened its biggest-ever Trade Centre in Seaford Meadows, fulfilling the huge demand due to the building boom in South Adelaide. The one-stop-shop even ... -
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 ...
