The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) has a significant impact on the Australian construction industry because it shifts legal accountability beyond drivers to every party in the transport supply chain.
This webinar will cover its effects on construction businesses, builders, and contractors, including the broader legal duties and due diligence responsibilities.
The Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in QLD parliament in December 2025
The bottom line for the construction industry, CoR means:
• Greater shared accountability across the supply chain.
• Need for systematic compliance frameworks (policies, audits, digital tools).
• Higher legal and financial risk for executives and businesses that fail to act.
Join James Bennett, Executive Branch Manager for Building, Design and Projects in the City and Environment Directorate, as he presents a detailed overview of the ACT Government’s proposed licensing framework for trade contractors. This session will explore what the changes mean for your business and workforce, with additional insights from Nick Lhuede, ACT Construction Occupations Registrar and the Master Builders ACT Advisory Team.
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Join us for the Build Better Workshop – Right of Entry Refresher, designed to help participants stay confident and compliant when navigating Right of Entry requirements.
This practical session provides a clear overview of current obligations, best‑practice approaches, and real‑world scenarios to support safer, smoother workplace interactions.
Choose from two available sessions on Thursday, 26 March 2026, hosted at MBA ACT HQ, 1 Iron Knob St, Fyshwick:
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Capacity: Maximum 20 participants per session — secure your place early.
Start 2026 the right way by letting the Master Builders ACT Advisory Team ensure your business is compliant.
As a business in the construction industry, it is crucial to understand your workplace and WHS obligations under relevant laws and regulations.
These are often changing, so it’s important to review your compliance regularly.
At the first Build Better Webinar for 2026, the Master Builders Advisory Team will introduce their new Annual Compliance Check, available to all members.
The second phase of Australia’s anti-money laundering legislation (AML) is coming into effect for non-financial businesses and professions, and members should be aware of what this may mean for their business.
The AML introduces new regulatory obligations for certain listed services with the goal of better regulating high-risk sectors and bringing Australia in line with international standards.
Some of the reforms include:
• Enrolling with AUSTRAC
• An obligation to assess your business’s risk of falling victim to money laundering and financing terrorism, as well as developing policies to combat this and manage compliance with AML
• Appointing a compliance officer and other obligations
Members are invited to join us for this insightful webinar and hear first-hand from a member of the AML Team whether these reforms impact you, and what you need to do to be compliant.
