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The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister
“Your organisation can always be counted upon to cut to the heart of issues affecting infrastructure policy in this country.”
The Hon. Peter Dutton MP
Leader of the Opposition
“It’s refreshing to see the work of the Master Builders over a long period of time.”
The Hon. Michael Sukkar MP
Former Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing
“The on the ground feedback that the MBA have provided government was invaluable, particularly in a time of crisis.”
The Hon. Ed Husic MP
Minister for Industry and Science
“Thank you for your broader advocacy and contribution. Clearly what you do in the wider economy, but also for communities matters.”
The Hon. Scott Morrison MP
Former Prime Minister
“We have worked closely together to keep the sector going under the most trying circumstances imaginable. And as your pre-budget submission highlights you are facing fronts on many of the big forces shaping our economy.”
Australians deserve an affordable roof over their head.
Increasing housing supply is essential for providing affordable and accessible homes for households of all income levels, ensuring that everyone has a place to call home.
A lack of housing supply can lead to rising rents, homelessness, and overcrowding, which negatively impacts the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
The building and construction industry in Australia is facing significant challenges, including rising costs of materials, labour shortages, and regulatory hurdles.
Government regulations and red tape add significant time and expense to building projects, creating a major burden for the industry.
To improve housing affordability, all levels of government must work together.
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Calling all building and construction industry business owners.
New industrial relations laws spell trouble for independent contractors and subcontractors.
These proposed laws mean you may be caught up ‘employee-like’ changes, which take away your right to be your own boss by being forced to become an employee.
Master Builders Australia is hosting an urgent webinar on Tuesday 4 July from 4.30pm – 5.30pm AEST.
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Building and construction is Australia’s second largest industry and third largest employer. Whether you’re an independent contractor or a large employer, Master Builders Australia is your voice for a fairer, more productive and safer industry.
Through our advocacy work we’re focused on ensuring your business isn’t overburdened by unnecessary red tape, that the industry receives the investment and support it needs from the government, and that safety and long-term job security is always prioritised.
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‘Employee-like’ reforms an attack on small business
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Submission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations ‘Same Job, Same Pay’ consultation paper
Master Builders Australia does not support the “Same Job, Same Pay” policy and submits that the Government should not proceed...
Industrial relations changes risk bulldozing tradies
The freedom of choice for tradies to be their own boss is under threat, with the Federal Government proposing to...
Industrial disputes reach highest level in over a decade
December 11, 2024
New industrial disputes data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirms the need for a return of a building and...
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Statement on Fair Work Commission Inquiry into Master Builders Victoria
December 6, 2024
Master Builders Australia is aware that the Registered Organisations branch of the Fair Work Commission has announced it will open...
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Red flags fly in new GDP figures warns Master Builders
December 4, 2024
Economic growth remains just above the waterline, says Master Builders Australia, following the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ release of new...
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New research shows Australians think housing crisis is getting worse
December 4, 2024
Master Builders Australia has today released new independent research by Insightfully into the state of the housing crisis. The research...
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Albanese Government leaves skilled construction machinery workers in the lurch
December 3, 2024
After the long-awaited release of the Federal Government’s Core Skills Occupation List, the building and construction industry has been left...
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Master Builders sheds light on negative consequences of recent IR legislation
December 3, 2024
Releasing its submission to the Albanese Government’s review of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay and Closing Loopholes legislation, Master Builders Australia has highlighted the...
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Momentum shifts for new home builds, but failure to deliver has a real cost
December 2, 2024
Master Builders says fresh Australian Bureau of Statistics data showing new home building approvals nearing a two-year high is good...
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Builders welcome passage of new housing legislation
November 28, 2024
After a year-long political fight, the Parliament has finally passed the Help to Buy and Build to Rent bills that...
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Building and construction is the ‘heart and soul’ of the Australian economy
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Consists of over 435,000 business entities which 98.7% are small businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
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mEmploys almost 1.29 million people with only the health sector providing more full-time jobs.
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%Accounts for almost one half of the economy’s trade apprentices, 124,440 of which are employed in the construction industry.
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x3Every $1 million worth of building activity supports around $3 million in activity across the economy.
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% GDPDirectly creates about 10% of GDP, the fifth-largest sector within the economy.
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bPerforms over $246 billion worth of building and construction work each year.
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