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The Federal Government has recently introduced to the Parliament the Industrial Relations Omnibus Bill that proposes a series of changes to the Fair Work Act and related laws.

As the HomeBuilder 31 December deadline looms it’s essential to remember your legal obligations.

The QBCC is in the process of auditing contractors to check compliance with their obligations in respect of payment schedules under the BIF legislation. The audit program covers both builders and trade contractors.

The recent announcement of an extension to the HomeBuilder grant is very welcome after months of lobbying by Master Builders.

The Fair Work Commission has released a series of decisions that either change or clarify the payment of overtime to casuals in a number of Awards.

Following relentless lobbying of the Department of Environment and Science, Master Builders has successfully made changes to the compliance Procedural Guides for erosion and sediment control on building and construction sites.

QLeave helps building and construction workers in Queensland get the long service leave they’ve earned.

The increase of 1.75%, in line with this year’s minimum wage increase, will be effective in Awards applying in our industry from the first pay period after 1 November 2020.

Workplace Health & Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has issued a safety alert pertaining to tower cranes, relating to fall-arrest systems, as set out in the Tower Crane Code of Practice (2017).

Look closely and you’ll discover a catch in the rules for the Queensland Government’s First Home Owners’ Grant.