Build Australia: A construction Magazine

08 May, 2026

State NCC variations add to building industry’s costs

Australia’s building industry is being burdened by a fragmented regulatory landscape, as state and territories add their own variations to the National Construction Code (NCC). The Building Products Indust... more

08 May, 2026

WA increases housing budget for affordable housing

The Western Australian government has increased the affordable housing budget and introduced a tax package to boost housing supply across the state. The state government has committed an additional AU$1.5 bi... more

07 May, 2026

NSW introduces building reforms for modern methods of construction

The New South Wales government has introduced nation-leading building reforms aimed at streamlining building approvals and introducing stronger penalties for certifiers. The Building (Approvals and Practitio... more

07 May, 2026

Western Australia invests in prefabricated construction to boost housing supply

The Western Australian government is investing AU$48 million to boost housing supply and productivity in the construction sector. The funding package will establish and expand two major housing and infrastru... more