Welcome to Build Australia

09 Sep, 2026

Reforms expand Royal Commission powers as Victoria targets corruption on building sites

The Victorian government is expanding the authority of state Royal Commissions and establishing an independent Office of the Special Prosecutor to ensure misconduct uncovered in the major infrastructure constru... more
08 Sep, 2026

Australia launches $78M fast-track qualification scheme for experienced construction workers

Thousands of experienced construction workers will soon be able to convert their practical on-the-job experience into free, nationally recognised qualifications under a new AU$78 million federal initiative desi... more
07 Sep, 2026

Australian Steel Institute criticises Productivity Commission over imported steelwork

The peak body for Australia's steel sector has expressed "extreme disappointment" over an interim report from the Productivity Commission (PC), which concluded that rising steel imports do not warrant protectiv... more
03 Sep, 2026

Victoria unlocks 12 more sites for housing to deliver 2,000 homes

The Victorian government has unlocked 12 more underused sites across the state will for housing to deliver more than 2,000 new homes. The move is part of the government’s ongoing push to overhaul the state... more

Reforms expand Royal Commission powers as Victoria targets corruption on building sites

09 Sep, 2026
Australia launches $78M fast-track qualification scheme for experienced construction workers

08 Sep, 2026
Australian Steel Institute criticises Productivity Commission over imported steelwork

07 Sep, 2026
Victoria unlocks 12 more sites for housing to deliver 2,000 homes

03 Sep, 2026

Data centre boom strains Australia’s construction workforce

Queensland construction training gets record $83.5m funding boost

WA expands build-to-rent fund to $100M following strong demand

Property Council urges support for BTR legislation to boost rental housing supply

Projects

NSW unveils new railway station for Woollahra to support high-rise boom

09 Sep, 2026

The New South Wales government has revealed a draft plan to build up to 9,400 new homes around Edgecliff and a brand-new railway station at Woollahra. The detailed 20-year rezoning proposal covers 168 hectares of prime eastern suburbs land. It aims to tackle the state's housing crisis while rebalancing city development after years of pushing Sydney’s growth towards Western Sydney. Central ... more

New metro precinct to transform Western Sydney

08 Sep, 2026

Queensland unlocks five sites at Northshore Hamilton for riverfront urban renewal

08 Sep, 2026

NSW reveals multi-storey housing development plan for former WestConnex site

08 Sep, 2026

Productivity Commission report highlights urgent need for housing construction reforms

Safety on a jobsite depends on more than rules posted on a wall or training completed during onboarding. If you manage vehicles, heavy equipment or mobile crews, you need to know what’s actually happening when equipment is in motion. That’s where telematics can help. By collecting information about vehicle location, speed, movement and operator behaviour, telematics gives you a clearer p... more

Who will still be prepared to build Australia

25 Aug, 2026

Data helps identify building defect patterns to prevent future problems

24 Aug, 2026

What’s in your building materials? The health crisis construction workers aren’t talking about

07 Aug, 2026

Events

Construction Technology Leaders Summit

28 October 2026-29 October 2026

" Where Australia’s Contractors Turn Technology into Performance" Construction is under increasing pressure to deliver more complex projects faster and with fewer resources, as a new wave of technology reshapes how projects are delivered. Join Australia’s leading contractors, infrastructure owners and digital engineering leaders at the Construction Technology Leaders Summit to explore... more

Concrete Show Australia

21 Jul 2027-22 Jul 2027