Metro & Regional News

July 2025

Matt Moran appointed as new Master Builders WA CEO 17/07/2025

Master Builders Western Australia (MBAWA) has a new Chief Executive Officer, with Matt Moran appointed to succeed outgoing CEO, Matthew Pollock, who will be heading east to helm Master Builders New South Wales.

Apprentice Awards: results confirm that building and construction is in safe hands 04/07/2025

On Friday 20 June, apprentices from around Western Australia descended on Phat Brew Club in West Perth to learn who amongst them would be crowned Apprentice of the Year at the 2025 Master Builders WA Apprentice Awards. Lewis Italiano was named 2025 Master Builders WA Apprentice of the Year.

February 2025

WA Labor’s $50 million Housing Innovation Fund to Boost Local Capacity 23/02/2025

The announcement today to include a $50 million Innovation Fund within WA Labor’s Made in WA Jobs plan is welcomed by Master Builders. A fund to support innovation in construction supply chains was a key priority of Master Builders 2025 Election Platform.

Capacity building key to building our economy 19/02/2025

The Cook government today announced its commitment to strengthening the building and construction workforce for Western Australia. Master Builders CEO, Matthew Pollock said, “Today’s announcements to invest an additional $58 million to the rebuilding of the construction workforce is strongly supported by Master Builders.

Stamp Duty remains an election hot potato 18/02/2025

With Labor’s welcome announcement today to cut stamp duties, all the major parties have now drawn the battle lines on stamp duty reform.

Productivity Commission report reinforces Industry calls for reform 17/02/2025

The Productivity Commission has released today its report into Housing Construction Productivity. Master Builders CEO Matthew Pollock said, “Construction has a productivity problem. We know this. And our message has remained constant, address the issues or we simply won’t build the houses needed”.

Industry welcomes Cook govt measures to bolster home ownership 16/02/2025

Master Builders welcomes the Cook governments announcement today to investment more into Keystart, WA’s nation leading program to help West Australians into homeownership.

January 2025

WA Leading the Nation in Women in Construction 09/01/2025

“The WA building and construction industry is proudly leading the country with female participation and employment in our sector”, said MBAWA CEO Matthew Pollock. “The latest ABS Labour Force figures for construction employments shows WA’s female participation rate is 17.4%.”