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Michael Greenfield today advised the CFMEU NSW Executive that he will step down as Assistant Secretary of the branch effective immediately. His decision comes in response to weeks of sensationalised media reporting and relentless government scrutiny, which has placed unbearable pressure on his family. Michael Greenfield said, “I have always maintained my innocence in relation … Continued
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12 August 2024 New legislation to place all construction and general division branches of the CFMEU into administration has been introduced into Parliament. Peak building and construction industry association Master Builders Australia welcomed the legislation as an important first step to ridding the industry of toxic and lawbreaking culture. “We urge all parties to support the … Continued
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The Albanese Government continues to partner with Willoughby City Council to deliver high-priority local road and community infrastructure projects, with upgrades to the Naremburn streetscape on Sydney’s lower north shore officially complete. The $1.3 million project – supported by over $751,000 from the Albanese Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program, and … Continued
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NAPA, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– ASM Global’s culinary division SAVOR, which provides elevated food experiences for the globe’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention/exhibition centers and performing arts venues, has announced the national winners of the American round of the world’s only competition for young culinary and hospitality talent. This press release features multimedia. View the full release … Continued
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The Rookwood Weir Project by Sunwater, GHD, ACCIONA and McCosker Contracting was announced as the winner of the 2024 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) at a black-tie award dinner at The Doltone House in Sydney, in conjunction with the Foundations and Frontiers forum (FF24). Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies said, “This award is … Continued
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8 August 2024 Releasing its Future of the Workforce: Skilled Migrants in Building and Construction report, Master Builders Australia calls on the Federal Government to establish a dedicated building and construction visa pathway. “Skilled migrants represent a vital part of the building and construction industry and are key to building the homes, infrastructure, schools and hospitals … Continued
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Melbourne, Victoria – In an unexpected yet innovative pairing, a primary school and golf balls take centre stage. Golf Ball Recycling (GBR) teams up with Mount Waverley Primary School to conduct a groundbreaking trial of stormwater pit lids made from shredded used golf balls. Mount Waverley Primary School is the first in Australia to install … Continued
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Master Builders Australia is today releasing its first annual report on the progress toward its Building and Construction Industry Sustainability Goals 2050. This report marks an important milestone in the industry’s progress toward building a sustainable and resilient future. These goals seek to identify measures that are likely to affect business performance and … Continued
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2 August 2024 Master Builders Australia welcomes the lodgement of the Fair Work Commission’s application seeking to place the CFMEU into independent administration. While we are disappointed by the exclusion of the ACT and WA, we commend the strong and positive stance of both Minister Murray Watt and the Federal Government in getting … Continued
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31 July 2024 Annual housing inflation accelerated to 5.5 per cent over the year to June 2024, well above the average inflation rate of 3.8 per cent. Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said this was predominantly driven by rental price growth of 7.1 per cent over the year reflecting a lack of … Continued
