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  • Steel market distortion worsens amid subsidy surge

    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

  • DP SEPP

    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

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

    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

  • Australia’s housing approvals surged but challenges remain

    01 Sep, 2026

    NSW delivers nearly 300 new homes for teachers and police

    The New South Wales government has delivered almost 300 modern homes across regional communities to house frontline teachers and police officers, addressing chronic housing shortages that hinder essential worke... more

  • 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
  • WA expands build-to-rent fund to $100M following strong demand
    01 Sep, 2026
  • NSW delivers nearly 300 new homes for teachers and police
    01 Sep, 2026

Top 100 women honoured for construction leadership roles in Australia

31 Aug, 2026
Survey reveals progress and challenges for women in construction
The Top 100 Women in Construction 2026 list has recognised a wide-ranging group of senior professionals whose leadership is helping shape the direction of Australia's construction industry. Now regarded as one of the sector's most significant honours for female talent, the list highlights individuals from across the country whose work…

WA announces $8M in grants to expand housing for Aboriginal workers

27 Aug, 2026
New system delivers faster fairer housing approvals in NSW
The Western Australian government has announced over AU$8 million in grants to expand housing outcomes for employed Aboriginal families across the state’s North West. The fresh funding forms the second round of the government’s Aboriginal Employee Housing Grants Program, designed to help local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) build and…

NSW report warns housing supply must increase now

27 Aug, 2026
NSW report warns housing supply must increase now
The New South Wales government has released its 2026–27 Intergenerational Report, a long-term assessment of the demographic, economic and fiscal pressures facing the state over the coming decades. The report sets out the case for expanding housing supply, increasing urban density and pursuing productivity reforms as the state's population continues…

Construction firms urged to rethink psychosocial risk management

26 Aug, 2026
Australian construction and building companies are being urged to reassess how they manage psychosocial risk after the federal government confirmed the retirement of the country's most widely used workplace psychosocial assessment platform, just months after strengthened workplace health and safety obligations came into force. Since 1 July, organisations across all…

Tasmanian Parliament passes new safety laws for renters

24 Aug, 2026
Weather
The Tasmanian Parliament has passed new safety laws that will make it easier for renters across the state to secure heavy furniture in their homes. The Residential Tenancy Amendment (Safety Modifications) Bill 2025 amends the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 to simplify the process for tenants wanting to anchor items to…

Modular housing push delivers more than 350 new homes across Victoria

21 Aug, 2026
Could Prefabricated Construction help unlock Australia's housing potential?
More than 350 modern modular homes are set to be rolled out across Victoria by mid-2028 under a state government initiative designed to fast-track social housing delivery for regional communities. Minister for Housing, Building and Precincts Nick Staikos confirmed the commissioning of 48 accessible, energy-efficient units. The modular design allows…

NSW invests in the future of innovative manufacturing with $6M fund

21 Aug, 2026
The circular economy in materials and manufacturing
The New South Wales government has revealed a new AU$6 million funding initiative designed to support manufacturers in adopting cutting-edge technologies, driving productivity, and securing high-value industrial jobs across the state. The program targets key growth sectors, including clean energy, medtech, defence, aerospace, transport, and construction manufacturing. The fund is…

Queensland to invest $95M to fast-track 4,900 new homes

20 Aug, 2026
The Queensland government has announced a AU$95 million investment under Round 2 of its Residential Activation Fund (RAF) to build essential trunk infrastructure and fast-track 4,900 new homes across North Queensland. The package funds four infrastructure projects aimed at removing utility bottlenecks and unlocking land for residential development in fast-growing…