Industry Body: MBA

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Master Builders Association

building approvals improve in october 2023

Building approvals rise in October 2023, but industry remains concerned over the broader picture

This comes off the back of pauses to the interest rates.
Canberra stamp duty concession expansion.

Canberra expands exemption for off-the-plan stamp duty

From November 27, Canberran homebuyers will not have to pay stamp duty on off-the-plan apartment or townhouses valued up to $800,000.
5.4 percent inflation rate

Australia’s annual rate of inflation drops to 5.4%

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen 1.2% in September 2023.
building approvals and home loans rise in august 2023

Australian home loans and dwelling approvals rise in August 2023

Early signs of improvement were observed across August.
Australian property market wrap 29 September 2023

Australian property market wrap: 29 September 2023

From the city to the regions, today’s wrap spans shopping centres and developments across the nation.
White Paper Jobs and Opportunities unveiled.

Federal Government unveils roadmap for stronger labour market

Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, recently unveiled the Working Future white paper.
matthew pollock appointed as master builders wa ceo january 2024

Matthew Pollock appointed as Master Builders Association of WA CEO

The former chief economist of Master Builders Australia and former CEO of Master Builders Tasmania is set to take the reins at MBAWA.
Parliament HAFF bill to pass.

Housing Australia Future Fund set to finally pass parliament following extensive negotiations

The $10 billion package is one aspect of a larger housing reform agenda.
Industry bodies issue statements approving National Cabinet’s pledge to build 1.2M more homes

Industry bodies approve of National Cabinet’s pledge to build 1.2M more homes

Most industry bodies praised the National Cabinet’s plan to build more housing as the right way to address the housing and rental crisis.
gage roads and jetty bar win three awards at mbawa 2023

ICS Australia wins three awards at the MBA WA Excellence in Construction Awards

The Booragoon based builder took home awards for the Gage Roads and Jetty Bar projects.

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