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1 December 2023 The 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney’s Darling Harbour has wrapped up after bringing together over 3,000 attendees from 127 countries. Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis officially opened World Congress on Monday, saying the event offered a “rare … Continued
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This Scams Awareness Week, homeowners are reminded to shut the door on scammers who pose as legitimate and honest tradespeople, following four recent complaints to NSW Fair Trading about travelling conmen. Nomad con artists regularly move across Australian borders, targeting NSW communities, offering services like cleaning driveways, painting and sealing roofs and home repairs. They … Continued
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30 November 2023 A temporary pause in interest rate hikes has seen October building approvals rise to five-month highs but year to date figures remain at their lowest levels since 2013. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn cautioned, with interest rate rises back on the move and a damaging industrial relations Bill before Parliament, … Continued
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Are you in the Building & Construction or Contract Cleaning industries and have questions about your long service leave entitlements? Come and speak with a Long Service Corporation (LSC) representative by visiting one of our service centres at the following Service NSW locations: PARRAMATTA 8:30am – 5:00pm, Thursday, 30 November 27-31 Argyle Street, … Continued
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10,000 WAYS TO HELP ‘SHAPE’ ASBESTOS EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIASHAPE Australia Donate $10,000 to Advocacy Australia’s Asbestos Education Committee to Help Save Lives SHAPE Australia (SHAPE) is helping to eliminate asbestos-related diseases through a $10,000 donation to support the National Asbestos Awareness Campaign conducted by Advocacy Australia and the Asbestos Education Committee. Now in its 12th … Continued
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Canberrans will be protected from shonky developers’ unethical behaviour under laws to be introduced to the ACT legislative assembly today. The CFMEU has campaigned for a developer licensing scheme for several years. Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction Rebecca Vassarotti will introduce legislation to the assembly which will mean: * Developers need to pass a … Continued
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28 November 2023 The decision by the Federal Government to table a list of amendments to its own Closing Loopholes Bill has done little to allay the concerns of tradies and, in fact, make a bad Bill worse. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said despite rhetoric from Minister Burke that service subcontractors will … Continued
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The Neuroscience Optimised Virtual Environments Living Lab (NOVELL) project set out to inspire healthcare providers and designers to create innovative stroke rehab spaces that better support patient autonomy, activity and rest as part of their recovery journey. Approximately 10,000 people with stroke were admitted for inpatient rehabilitation across Australia in 2020 (Stroke Foundation), and the … Continued
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One of Australia’s leading regional art galleries, the Orange Regional Gallery, has solved two problems with the one installation of a classic 2.4m Boon Edam Tourniket revolving door at its main entrance. The striking black-frame 2.4m diameter door – installed as part of the gallery’s $5 million upgrade to serve the local community and … Continued
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Tools were down to celebrate the building and construction industry’s best and brightest at the 2023 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards in Perth on Saturday night. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn congratulated the winners of the 51 award categories and finalists for reaching this highly competitive stage. The annual three-day event culminates … Continued
