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A joint statement by Julijana Todorovic, co-convener of Labor For Housing & Zach Smith, National Secretary, CFMEU Construction & General Division: “This National Cabinet announcement on housing is welcome and is to be congratulated. “The Albanese Government has clearly listened to the CFMEU and Labor For Housing’s calls for stronger housing policy and greater investment. “We’re … Continued
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WHAT: Construction workers will march from Queen’s Gardens at 7.15am to the Brisbane Convention Centre where the ALP NATIONAL CONFERENCE is taking place for speeches at 7.45am WHEN: 7.45am WHERE: The Brisbane Convention Centre where the ALP NATIONAL CONFERENCE is taking place WHY: Speeches will focus on 2 CFMEU Campaigns: One is called ‘End the … Continued
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16 August 2023 The peak body for the building and construction industry Master Builders Australia has today applauded the game-changing measures to boost much-needed housing supply while taking pressure off some of the most vulnerable in our community. Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn says we know from social and community housing, rental … Continued
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LeavePlus, the portable long service leave regulator for Victoria’s building and construction industry, has unveiled its new brand identity, heralding a renewed commitment to supporting its members. The industry scheme has been in operation since 1976, providing portable long service leave to Victorian construction workers as they move between employers. LeavePlus manages entitlements for over … Continued
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On a brisk Wednesday afternoon in July 2023, Sage Civil Managing Director Asha Russell arrived at WesTrac Casula in south-western Sydney to pick up a new Cat® 320 Next Gen Excavator. This particular machine was designed to stand out from the rest, with its boom painted pink by WesTrac. The excavator is the latest addition to Sage … Continued
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BRISBANE (August. 15, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Corie Taylor as First Nations engagement lead for Australia. Based in Turrbul and Yuggera land (Brisbane), Corie will lead a national strategy to advance First Nations representation and inclusion, working with stakeholders to build and maintain meaningful and … Continued
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New roads mixed with recycled plastics at ten sites across Victoria will demonstrate a viable circular-economy solution to the nation, experts say. The RMIT University-led project – supported by the Australian Research Council, Austroads and 10 Victorian councils – will incorporate recycled plastic from consumer and industrial waste, including notoriously stubborn soft plastics, into asphalt … Continued
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CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors has been selected by the Queensland Government as managing contractor for stage one of the new Bundaberg Hospital. CPB Contractors will lead the design phase of the project which involves the design of a new six-storey hospital for acute, medical, surgical and mental health services, as well as emergency, clinical support … Continued
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A new report released by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) today reveals the key maintaining living standards is lifting the productivity performance of the construction industry. ACA CEO Jon Davies said improving the efficiency of the construction industry is a matter of national importance. “If the industry doesn’t change its course, it will simply be … Continued
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A new report released by the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) today reveals the construction industry is vital for lifting national productivity. ACA CEO Jon Davies said the call for increased productivity growth has never been more urgent and the Victorian construction industry can play its part. “There is no other industry that compares to the … Continued
