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New data shows digital boost needed for builders & tradies to build back better
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New data shows digital boost needed for builders & tradies to build back better
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November 3, 2021
New data shows digital boost needed for builders & tradies to build back better

New data confirms the impact lockdowns have had on small businesses in the building and construction sector and shows the…

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New Centre of Excellence will play a crucial role says Master Builders
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New Centre of Excellence will play a crucial role says Master Builders
Media Release
December 18, 2024
New Centre of Excellence will play a crucial role says Master Builders

Master Builders Australia welcomes the announcement the announcement of a $50 million investment to establish the Melbourne Polytechnic Future of…

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New building activity data shows apartment commencements remain at decade lows
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New building activity data shows apartment commencements remain at decade lows
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April 16, 2025
New building activity data shows apartment commencements remain at decade lows

2024 was the weakest calendar year for higher-density home starts since 2011, impeding Australia’s ability to ease the housing crisis….

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New apartments see weakest result since mid-2012
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New apartments see weakest result since mid-2012
Media Release
February 4, 2019
New apartments see weakest result since mid-2012

“The volume of new apartment building is smaller than at any time since July 2012,” according to Master Builders Australia’s…

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New apartment approvals see September surge
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New apartment approvals see September surge
Media Release
October 31, 2019
New apartment approvals see September surge

Building approvals for new apartments and units leapt by 16.1% during the month of September according to new figures out…

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Net zero cannot be met without better workforce support
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Net zero cannot be met without better workforce support
Media Release
October 4, 2023
Net zero cannot be met without better workforce support

The peak building and construction industry association, Master Builders Australia, welcomed the release of Jobs and Skills Australia’s clean energy…

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Need for far reaching IR reform highlighted by Productivity Commission’s Draft IR Report
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Need for far reaching IR reform highlighted by Productivity Commission’s Draft IR Report
Media Release
August 4, 2015
Need for far reaching IR reform highlighted by Productivity Commission’s Draft IR Report

The Productivity Commission Draft Report on the industrial relations framework downplays a number of concerns expressed by employers about the…

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National President’s Address – National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards
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National President’s Address – National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards
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November 24, 2018
National President’s Address – National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards

Hedley Davis, National President, Master Builders Australia Opening Address National Excellence in Building & Construction Awards Gala Dinner *Check against delivery*…

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National licensing scheme for electricians first step towards improving workforce mobility and reducing red tape
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National licensing scheme for electricians first step towards improving workforce mobility and reducing red tape
Media Release
March 23, 2025
National licensing scheme for electricians first step towards improving workforce mobility and reducing red tape

Responding to the Federal Treasurer’s announcement to commence tripartite consultation to implement a national licensing scheme for electrical tradespeople has…

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National Industry Roundtable: Land Use Planning and Resilience opening remarks
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National Industry Roundtable: Land Use Planning and Resilience opening remarks
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July 27, 2023
National Industry Roundtable: Land Use Planning and Resilience opening remarks

Speaker: Denita Wawn, CEO Master Builders Australia Event: National Industry Roundtable: Land Use Planning and Resilience Host: Insurance Council of Australia,…

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National Election Leaders Election Summit 2022
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National Election Leaders Election Summit 2022
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February 25, 2022
National Election Leaders Election Summit 2022

 Master Builders Australia’s National Leaders Election Summit Streamed from 11.00am AEDT On Master Builders Australia Facebook: www.facebook.com/MasterBuildersAustralia YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MasterBuildersAus Line-up of…

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National campaign launched to promote social distancing on building sites
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National campaign launched to promote social distancing on building sites
Media Release
April 1, 2020
National campaign launched to promote social distancing on building sites

A national advertising campaign has been launched to promote social distancing and strict hygiene on the nation’s building sites. Denita…

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