Build Australia: A construction Magazine

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

01 Sep, 2026

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

The Western Australian government has expanded its Build to Rent Kickstart Fund to AU$100 million following strong industry demand, unveiling a 98-unit apartment complex in central Mandurah as the scheme's inau... more