Build Australia: A construction Magazine

01 Oct, 2026

Tasmania releases draft apartment code to streamline housing approvals

The Tasmanian government has released its draft Apartment Code in a bid to simplify planning processes, fast-track approvals, and boost the supply of medium-density housing across the state. The draft code a... more

01 Oct, 2026

NSW declares 15 housing projects as State Significant to unlock 4,300 new homes

The New South Wales government has declared a further 15 residential proposals as State Significant Development (SSD), opening the door for more than 4,300 potential new homes across the state. The declarati... more

30 Sep, 2026

Faster housing approvals in NSW unlock $73M for local infrastructure

Forty-four councils across New South Wales are set to share in up to AU$73 million to deliver essential roads, parks, and community facilities after successfully speeding up development application assessments ... more

30 Sep, 2026

WA injects $4M to restart Cardup Brickworks and boost material supplies

The Western Australian government will provide up to AU$4 million in funding to support the recommissioning of the Austral brickworks in Cardup, aiming to tackle supply constraints driven by unprecedented housi... more