Australia faces timber deficit of 250,000 house frames in 15 years, urgent national plan needed to grow timber plantation estate

New report shows Australia is headed to a major shortage of timber frames if the timber plantation estate is not enlarged.

Federal Government Acts To Alleviate Timber Crisis

The Government will invest $15 million to subsidise transport timber from Kangaroo Island resulting in enough new timber to construct 10,000 new homes

Vaccine Ad Campaign Launched

Master Builders launches advertising campaign to boost vaccinations in building and construction industry

Keeping Promise To Reopen The Key To Boosting Vaccinations

New research says Premiers and Chief MInisters keeping their promise to reopen at 70% and 80% is vital to boost vaccination rates in building and construction

Government Appoints Industry Leaders To Key Housing Policy Organisations

New appointments to the boards of NHFIC and AHURI announced

Builders back moves to boost homeownership

Federal Minister for housing announces new places and price caps for schemes that help first home buyers overcome deposit gap

Renovation Boom: Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders on 2GB's Money News

Latest data shows record renovation activity. Master Builders CEO Denita Wawn discusses on the 2GB Money News program

Federal Opposition Budget Reply Speech

Master Builders response to the Federal Opposition Leader's Budget Reply

New Measures Build More Opportunity For Home Ownership

New Federal Government measures will put home ownership more in reach of more Australians

Supply chain pressures from HomeBuilder demand

Denita Wawn, CEO, Master Builders Australia on 3AW Money Matters program

Pressure on supply chain from HomeBuilder demand

Master Builders CEO on ABC NewsRadio discussing the impact of HomeBuilder demand on the supply chain

Building Stronger Homes - 3rd MBA and ICA Roundtable

The 3rd of the policy roundtables jointly hosted by Master Builders Australia and the Insurance Council of Australia

HomeBuilder Construction Time-Frame Extended

Treasurer and Minister for Housing announce the extension of the HomeBuilder construction deadline

HomeBuilder Economic Impact

Latest analysis of how HomeBuilder is driving economic recovery around the country

Federal Budget Priorities

Master Builders Australia's National President Simon Butt on what is needed from the 2021 Federal Budget

Builders Want The IR Omnibus Bill Passed

Master Builders wants the Senate to pass the IR Omnibus Bill

Parliament Needs To Pass IR Omnibus Bill

Joint statement on the Federal Government's IR Omnibus Bill

Apprentice Wage Subsidy Extension A Boost For Jobs And Economic Recovery

Master Builders Australia Celebrates International Women's Day

On International Women's Day Master Builders sends a message of welcome, encouragement and support to women in our industry and those considering a building and construction industry career

Women Building Australia - Her Ambition, Her Career

On International Women's Day Master Builders Australia reminds people of the huge range of opportunities for women in building and construction

HomeBuilder Continues To Drive Record Home Building Activity

Latest lending data shows HomeBuilder is continuing to drive records in lending for new home building

Building Stronger Homes Roundtable Generates Ideas To Support Homes Against Natural Disasters

Master Builders Australia and Insurance Council of Australia Stronger Homes Roundtable generates ideas to support homes against natural disasters

Male Champions Driving Change For The Better

Launch of the expanded Women Building Australia program including Male Chamions of Change video

Building Stronger Homes Roundtable 2 Communique

Communique from Master Builders Australia

HomeBuilder Driving Economic Recovery

Prime Minister visits HomeBuilder site with Master Builders

Thuggery Cannot Be Part Of Recovery

Labor's pledge to abolish the ABCC will unleash construction union bullying and undermine economic recovery

HomeBuilder The Star Of Economic Recovery Driving $50 Billion Boost To Economic Activity

Latest data shows HomeBuilder will deliver a $50 billion boost to economic activity and support $18 billion in residential construction

CFMMEU Fined $221,000 For Bulling

The Federal Court has fined the CFMMEU and officials in Tasmania for intimidation on a Hobart construction site

Home Construction Loans Smash Records

HomeBuilder is driving record numbers of loans for home construction according to ABS data

2020 Year In Review

Master Builders Australia 2020 Advocacy Year In Review

HomeBuilder Propels Detached House Approvals To 20-year High

Latest ABS data shows HomeBuilder driving a surge in home building approvals

Insurers and builders joining forces to improve Australian homes

Master Builders join with Insurance Council of Australia to map way forward on resilience in Australian homes to natural disasters following Royal Commission

Budget Reply 2020

Master Builders reaction to the 2020 Budget Reply speech.

Budget Will Boost Confidence And Support Construction Industry To Rebuild Australia

Master Builders response to Budget 2020

Builders Want Government’s Best On Ground Performance For Budget

To be successful Budget will require Best On Ground Performance from the Government

Helping Builders And Tradies Staring Down Barrel of Destruction

Federal Government extends First Home Loan Deposit scheme for new builds

Lending Changes Big Boost For Home Ownership And Economic Recovery

Master Builders backs removing overly restrictive lending rules that act as a barrier to mortgage and small business finance

Labor Pledges More Infrastructure Work For Smaller Builders

Shadow Minister for Infrastructure says more opportunity for mid-tier builders on infrastructure projects under Labor