Submissions
Master Builders SA releases blueprint for a building-led economic recovery
This year’s State Budget is a time for serious action and a time for making hard decisions, Master Builders SA says. “For me, the number one issue for South Australia is jobs,” said Master Builders SA CEO Ian Markos.
Master Builder’s SA’s Position on Land Tax
Master Builders SA wants a land tax regime that encourages people to invest in South Australia. Investment drives jobs and economic growth. It is the backbone of our economy.
Land Tax Reform Package Submission
Master Builders SA welcomes the increase in the tax-free threshold to $450,000 and the reduction in the top rate to 2.4%. However, the draft bill does not change the attack on a major job creating sector. A large portion of the 8% of individuals and 25% of companies...
MAKE HOUSING GREAT AGAIN
Our five point plan to rejuvenate the housing sector and help more first homebuyers get into the market. Master Builders SA welcomes the strong growth South Australia experienced in the nonhousing residential sector. However, consumers want choice and the dream of the...
Housing stimulus and infrastructure spend State Budget highlights
Low income earners, builders, subcontractors, tradies and apprentices will all benefit from the Marshall Government’s $104.5 million Housing Stimulus Package, Master Builders SA says. “You can’t have a strong economy without a strong building and construction...
Builders back Budget focus on small business, skills and infrastructure
Builders around the country will back the key initiatives in the Federal Budget that will help promote economic growth across the country. “The return to surplus will boost confidence that the economy is back on track and will give builders the incentive to invest,...
ABCC Imposes New Security of Payment Reporting Requirements
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) has established new mandatory reporting requirements for when code covered contractors must report payment disputes or delays to the ABCC. Industry participants must transition to these reporting requirements...
2018 State Election Platform – Building A Stronger South Australia
There is no doubt that the building and construction industry has faced some serious challenges over the past few years, but signs are everywhere things are turning around. There’s definitely scope for improvement - especially in the housing sector.
Joint Position Statement – Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2017
The Labour Hire Licensing Bill before the Parliament has sought to significantly broaden the definition of a labour hire firm, capturing entities such as training organisations.
Submission to ODASSA on the Design Guidelines
Whatever the document aspires to, it is not “best practice”. To the extent that it is intended to comprise a canon of design axioms of universal application to residential design, it falls short. It contains a curious mixture of obvious design platitudes and...
State Budget 2017
South Australia needs to invest in the nexus between new and growing industries and population retention and growth if it is to create economic success.
Review of Security of Payment Laws
South Australia has recently undertaken two reviews of its Security of Payment laws. The review of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 by retired District Court Judge Alan Moss, which was completed in February 2015...The State...
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