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  1. National Conference

    Members are encouraged to take advantage of a $300 saving in delegate registration fees and $255 in partner fees by registering by 30 June to attend Master Builders National Conference in Hobart from 23-25 November 2017. Click here for Virgin Australia discounts too.

  2. EOFY Support

    With the end of financial year only four weeks away, members are recommended to review their superannuation strategy to capitalise on changes from 1 July 2017. Phone James Moore (Cbus Super) on 0437 688 538 or Con Paoliello (RSM) on 9261 9430 for advice.

  3. High-Risk Work Qualifications Forum

    Artibus Innovation is running forums across the country to hear your views on the design of the High-Risk Work Qualifications. These events are free to attend and are an important part of the review of these qualifications. Click here for further details on the project.

  4. Structural Steelwork Workshop

    The Australian Steel Institute is holding a workshop on AS/NZS 5131 and how to apply it to Structural Steelwork Fabrication and Erection in Perth on Thursday, 17 August. Click here to book.

  5. Geraldton Economics Forum

    Our Geraldton Branch, in conjunction with REIWA, is hosting an Economics Prospects Forum at our offices in Geraldton from 5.00-7.15pm on Thursday, 22 June. Click here.

  6. Skilling Australia Fund Allocation

    Master Builders has met with the Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Karen Andrews, to find out how the Skilling Australia Fund intends to allocate $3 billion to support 300,000 extra apprenticeships over the next four years; on top of the $2.7b already available.

  7. Small Businesses Support Economy

    The Bankwest-Curtin Economics Centre has released a report on the importance of small business to our economy. 1,500 small businesses around WA were surveyed to get the results. Click here.

  8. Contempo Living Homes

    The Building Commission has issued a public warning about the financial status of Contempo Living Homes, part of the Contempo Group Pty Ltd. Click here.

  9. Changes to Association’s Rules

    We are expecting the WA Industrial Relations Commission’s decision shortly on proposed amendments to the Association’s Rules. If approved, there will be changes to the Board structure, the President’s role and more practical arrangements for election to our policy-making Councils.

  10. Rise of Cybercrime

    Master Builders continues to hear of instances of cybercrime including fraudulent attempts to divert substantial payments away from builders and subcontractors. Incidents (such as emails claiming to advise of new bank account details for payments) should be reported to ACORN, the Government’s Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network website, for police investigation. Check your insurance for protection against cybercrime losses – MBA Insurance Services can help with cyber insurance (9476 9898). Talk to your IT provider about ensuring the best protection.

  11. Labor Party Roundtable

    Master Builders will be represented at a Labor Party Roundtable networking function to meet the new Ministers later today. To date, we have met with four Ministers, with two to go.

  12. Urban Infrastructure

    Urban Infrastructure Minister Paul Fletcher recently met with our national office to discuss infrastructure funding and city deals.

  13. Support of GST Distribution

    Master Builders is supportive of CCI’s efforts to achieve a more equitable and fairer GST distribution regime.

  14. Lawn Bowls Tournament

    WA is hosting a national lawns bowls tournament amongst six MBA Bowling Clubs around Australia in Sorrento this week. Our Club is defending its national title.

  15. Sunday Times Home Magazine article

    Click here to read the Director’s last editorial in The Sunday Times HOME magazine on 21 May reporting on how this year’s Federal Budget helps housing affordability.