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No big changes have been announced in the last 24 hours impacting the construction industry. Construction remains an essential service and open for business.

Government advice as of today is that building and construction remains an essential service and is open for business.

We know there’s some serious pressure on builders and tradies right now. We want you all to know we’ll be as ready as possible to continue to serve members – just like we have during other times of crisis.

As of 1 March 2020, the Fair Work Commission introduced changes that may require employers to make amendments to their employees contracts and to their current payroll practices.

We've developed a summary of common workplace relations questions employers are facing as a result of the response to Coronavirus.

The impact of coronavirus is wide ranging within the building industry, from effects felt within the supply chain, through to the inevitable questions about its impact on employment conditions and safety.

The government introduced the next phase of its controversial Building Industry Fairness legislation today, making the bold promise of a new era for tradies.

With the recent tragic bushfire events across Australia and predictions of similar conditions into the future, it’s never been more important to understand the requirements of building in bushfire prone areas.

The 31 December deadline has been and gone and there are still almost 40,000 builders and subcontractors who haven’t provided their financial information to the QBCC. This figure is largely made up of SC1 and SC2 and Category 1 to 3 licensees.

From Wednesday, 1 January 2020 a new Mechanical Services Licencing system will take effect. These changes will impact both employers (contractors) and employees. Mechanical Services work will effectively become $0 meaning there is no amount of work that can be done without a licence.