STATEWIDE NEWS

July 2019

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.

Keystart changes a boost for builders 01/07/2019

Home builders have welcomed the official start of the temporary increase to Keystart income limits in the hope of seeing an end to the housing slump.

June 2019

Fair go for regional builders vying for local opportunities 13/06/2019

Builders in regional WA are the experts in construction methods which suit their local conditions and should not be overlooked when competing for major projects against metro-based companies.

Building industry welcomes small business support 11/06/2019

The State Government’s move to boost the powers of the Small Business Commissioner has been endorsed by Master Builders.

May 2019

Builders show skill and innovation in the far north 25/05/2019

Judges travelled more than 10,000km to see the finest new buildings in the North West and chose the Port Hedland harbour facility and a tropical resort-style home in Broome as top award winners.

Builders celebrate surplus and support for industry 09/05/2019

Master Builders congratulates the McGowan Government on achieving a return to surplus ahead of schedule and looks forward to an increase of confidence in the building sector.

Builders welcome East Perth redevelopment 05/05/2019

Master Builders Executive Director John Gelavis said the association had been calling for greater levels of investment in the state both at a state and federal level, so major investments like this will create certainty, boost activity in the sector and create much needed jobs.