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11 August 2026
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Productivity in Australia has released its interim findings, recommending significant changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) and highlighting the need for further reforms to stamp out corruption in the construction industry.
Master Builders Australia broadly welcomes the Committee’s recommendations, which align closely with the organisation’s long-standing advocacy.
The interim report mentions while regulation is essential to ensure safe, resilient and high-quality housing, increasing regulatory complexity is placing further pressures on the construction sector.
It also finds that while placing the CFMEU into Administration was an important step, further reforms are required to prevent a recurrence of past practices and restore confidence in the industry. A position Master Builders Australia has continued to advocate.
“The Federal Government must deliver lasting reforms including the establishment of an independent regulator to ensure history does not repeat itself once the CFMEU Administration period ends,” said Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn.
Ms Wawn also highlighted the findings reflect what builders and tradies have been saying for years and that the focus must now turn to action.
“We welcome the committee’s recommendation to refocus the NCC on minimum safety and performance requirements, as well as its recommendation that Government procurement policies should not preference union backed Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.
“The NCC is no longer fit for purpose and is adding thousands of dollars unnecessarily to the cost of building projects.
“The Committee is spot on in identifying the factors undermining productivity across the construction sector. While we look forward to the final report, Parliament must now focus on delivery and implementing reforms that boost productivity, lower costs and support the delivery of more homes, infrastructure and buildings.”
Media contact: Dylan Hafey, Adviser, Media & Government Relations
0497 330 064 | dylan.hafey@masterbuilders.com.au