Master Builders Renews Call for First Home Owners Boost Extension
Master Builders Australia, the peak body for the building and construction industry renews its call for the Government to extend the First Home Owners Grant ‘boost’ scheme for new homes in light of weaker than expected data released by the ABS.
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More Effort Required in Training
HIA, Australia’s largest building industry association has urged all governments to do more to secure the jobs and training of apprentices and trainees in the current economic climate.
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Materials price rises ray of hope for the building sector
Construction material prices increased in April, providing the building sector with a glimmer of hope amid a widespread housing downturn, analysts say.
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ACT Government should introduce a green building stimulus package
Australia's leading green building organisation has today called on the ACT Government to introduce a 'Green Building Stimulus Package' to increase economic activity in the building sector and improve the ACT's greenhouse performance.
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New green building committee to promote green property opportunities through Asia-Pacific
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has established a new committee to create stronger links with the Asia-Pacific region and promote the benefits of sustainable green building practices.
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Construction Recovery Needs Private Capital to Replace Pump Priming
More than 75,000 construction jobs could be lost due to a sharp fall in building activity, according to the latest forecasts from the Australian Construction Industry Forum’s Construction Forecasting Council (CFC).
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Workers Compensation to be Reviewed
Commerce Minister Troy Buswell has now announced a review of Western Australia’s workers’ compensation legislation.
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