STATEWIDE NEWS

August 2019

Builders support better safety, not bigger penalties 28/08/2019

Industrial manslaughter laws are not a proactive measure to improve safety and will not stop worker deaths, say Master Builders Western Australia.

Builders Support Planning Reforms 13/08/2019

The new strategy to improve WA’s planning system announced by the State Government today has been praised by the building industry.

WA Building Figures 12/08/2019

New building industry forecasts released today by Master Builders suggest Western Australia is beginning to recover.

WA builders welcome Perth City Deal 09/08/2019

Master Builders Association of Western Australia welcomes today’s commitment by Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge to inject more energy into the Perth City Deal.

Builders see light at end of the tunnel in Metronet 05/08/2019

Builders suffering a prolonged industry slump are hoping the McGowan Government’s announcement of the route and station locations for the Morley-Ellenbrook Line is a light at the end of the tunnel.

July 2019

WA Builders commend Government action 19/07/2019

Master Builders congratulates the State Government for supporting the implementation of the recommendations of the Shergold-Weir report to provide confidence and certainty to the industry and all participants in the building supply chain.

Hit the go button on WA infrastructure 10/07/2019

Master Builders Western Australia wants to see governments do more to fast track infrastructure projects to accelerate growth in the state economy. We commend the McGowan Government for its efforts to date in rolling out congestion-busting transport infrastructure and the Morrison Government for its commitment to fund urban infrastructure and transport infrastructure, but more needs to be done to get projects out the door and construction commenced.

WA Builders welcome APRA announcement 05/07/2019

“The announcement by APRA that the mortgage serviceability test is to be relaxed is great news at a time when the Western Australian market is trying to recover and the State Government has introduced its housing stimulus program through Keystart.

Decline in building approvals justifies boost 04/07/2019

New Australian Bureau of Statistics figures reveal a continued downward trend in residential construction, supporting the decision by the State Government to assist builders and first home buyers through the Keystart program.

Builders say full cut must be passed on immediately 02/07/2019

Builders under stress due to the West Australian housing slump are urging the major banks to pass on the latest interest rate cut fully and immediately.