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“Banks and other lenders need to pass today’s rate cut on in full without delay,” Master Builders Chief Economist Shane…

The latest drop in unemployment to the lowest level in nearly 50 years is very positive news. However, it also…

Overall current business confidence in the building and construction sector remains strong according to Master Builders’ latest National Survey of Building…

“The latest housing finance highlights the urgent need for a national housing affordability agenda to increase the housing supply and…

06 February 2026 Master Builders Australia (MBA) is calling on the Federal Government to fast-track a radical productivity uplift agenda….

“A series of recent cases calling out yet more instances of building union bullying shows why the ABCC is crucial…

“The rise in building approvals for March confirms the positive outlook for the housing market will continue amid signs of…

30 March 2026 New apprenticeship data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals efforts to…

This week’s consumer price (CPI) and producer price indexes (PPI) are another reminder to urgently address the supply-side cost pressures…

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has unveiled a comprehensive snapshot of economic indicators this week, painting a troubling picture…

Laing O’Rourke has been honoured with a prestigious national construction award for its work on the Perth Stadium at the National…

Inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown annual rental inflation accelerated by 7.8 during the March 2024…