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Following Master Builders Australia’s annual general meeting today, Robert Shaw has been elected as the incoming National President.
The Board paid tribute to outgoing President Craig Edmunds, who will conclude his term after three years as National President and a decade of service as a National Board member.
Mr Shaw is a long-standing Master Builders Board Member and Chair of the National Residential Builders Council. He is Director of Daly & Shaw Building Pty Ltd and brings more than 37 years’ experience in the building and construction industry.
A former President of Master Builders Western Australia and current member of its Board of Management, Mr Shaw has made a significant contribution to the industry nationally. He has a particular leadership focus in the residential building sector, having previously chaired the Association’s Housing Council for seven years.
Beyond his business leadership, Mr Shaw is also an Owner and Director of Western Ladders Pty Ltd, Western Timbers Pty Ltd, and Heritage Pioneer Developments. He is a former President of Netball Australia, reflecting his broader commitment to community and organisational leadership.
Reflecting on his tenure, Craig Edmunds said: “It has been an honour to serve as National President and to represent the thousands of builders, contractors, and apprentices who are the backbone of our industry.
“Together, we have strengthened Master Builders’ voice in national debates, secured essential policy reforms, and positioned the organisation as the trusted advocate for building and construction across Australia.
“I am proud of what we have achieved and confident the organisation will continue to thrive under new leadership,” Mr Edmunds said.
Incoming President Robert Shaw acknowledged Craig’s contribution and outlined priorities for the future.
“Craig has successfully led Master Builders into a new era of advocacy, ensuring our organisation is recognised as the pre-eminent national voice for the building and construction industry.
“His leadership has championed best practice and strengthened the foundations for reform.
“I look forward to building on this legacy and working with the Board and members to advance the industry at a time of both challenge and opportunity.
“We face a complex economic environment, weak productivity growth, and workforce shortages, while also being called upon to deliver an ambitious housing and infrastructure agenda.
“Master Builders will continue to lead with solutions, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting our members and the communities they serve,” Mr Shaw said.
The Master Builders Australia Board also paid tribute to Stever Margetic (Northern Territory) and Peter Di Prinzio (Newcastle), who have concluded their terms after five and nine years of service, respectively.
The Board welcomes newly elected members Joel Skelton (Newcastle) and Jim Eadie (Northern Territory), and the reappointment of Graciete Ferreira (Australian Capital Territory) for a third three-year term and David Gates (Tasmania) for a second three-year term.
Media: Dee Zegarac, National Director, External Affairs and Engagement
0400 493 071 | dee.zegarac@masterbuilders.com.au