Economics

Chief Economist Shane Garrett’s take out from the building activity datafrom the September quarter 2019

State and Territory Governments have released a range of economic stimulus measures to support business. Chief Economist Shane Garrett gives…

Our Chief Economist Shane Garrett gives his take on the latest ABS data on building approvals (December 2019).

Stamp duty is a state and territory tax that many Master Builders Associations want to see reformed As state and…

Master Builders Chief Economist Shane Garrett gives us some insight into the latest population figures and what they mean for…

The Prime Minister unveiled a stimulus package for the economy which will provide $17.6 billion in support to the economy…

The latest data confirms that the effects of the COVID crisis are making it increasingly tougher to run a building and…

Small businesses not required to repay loans over next 6 months Reserve Bank deploys heavier financial weaponry States and territories…

Our Chief Economist Shane Garrett gives key findings on the latest ABS data on home lending (November 2019) which also…

It’s now 6 months HomeBuilder was announced by the Prime Minister, the Treasurer and the Minister for Housing.  Master Builder…

Facts & Stats showcasing the contribution of building & constction to the economy  Collated by Master Builders Australia’s Chief Economist…

Our Chief Economist Shane Garrett gives his take on the latest ABS Building Approval data (January 2020)