Australian FENCING Awards 2020
The FENCING Awards 2020 are a chance for your business to stand out and showcase your expertise to the rest of the industry and to potential new customers.
Extended hours for NSW building sites will save jobs
NSW Planning & Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes should be commended for his decision to bring in new rules to allow construction sites to operate on weekends and public holidays during the COVID-19 pandemic, said David Bare Executive Director of HIA NSW.
Joint Statement from the Australian Industry Group and the Australian Workers’ Union
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and Ai Group are joining forces to urge that every effort is made to ensure Australian manufacturing businesses remain safe and can continue to supply the needs of Australian households, businesses, community organisations and health providers.
Residential property prices rise 3.9 per cent
Price rises in Sydney and Melbourne drove a 3.9 per cent rise in residential property prices in the December quarter 2019, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Governments must not shut down civil
The AWU and Master Builders Australia are jointly calling on governments to ensure the building and construction industry continues to operate, because without it the economic knock-on effects would be devastating on a scale that would dwarf what we have seen to date.
Home building industry backs PM in war against Covid-19
HIA is fully supportive of the Government’s rescue package for small business and is confident it will be passed through parliament without delay.
Planning support for bushfire affected Victorians welcome
“Further support for Victorian’s rebuilding their homes after the bushfires will be a very welcome step for home owners and their builders,” said HIA’s Victorian Executive Director, Fiona Nield.
Population growth continues to slow
“The Australian population continued to slow in the September 2019 quarter, driven by a reduction in overseas migration,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.
Builders back well targeted stimulus
The Government’s $17.6 billion stimulus package should bolster economic resilience in the face of the current challenge.
Dealing with prohibited asbestos
The model WHS Act has been amended to ensure WHS regulators have appropriate powers to deal with prohibited asbestos when it is found in a workplace.
Stimulus package welcome but challenges still ahead
The Federal Government’s economic stimulus package will provide welcome support for Australian businesses and households, but there are still significant challenges ahead as governments manage the public health response to the coronavirus outbreak.