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With winter’s wet weather upon us, builders are reminded and encouraged to claim extensions of time under their building contracts for inclement weather. This includes where inclement weather prevents access to site or introduces work health and safety issues.
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Safe Work Australia has updated the model Code of Practice in managing the risks of plant in the workplace to include guidance on vehicle roll-aways and safe immobilisation. Vehicle roll-aways are a major cause of work-related fatalities and injuries
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…definition of ‘small business’ should change. The report, published Tuesday, advocates for no one stakeholder view over another, and asks the federal government to draw its own conclusions.
This failure by the FWO has left small business advocates stunned…
…clause of several Modern Awards from 9 April 2024.
You can find these determination at the links below:
If you have queries about this decision…
…be able to pursue unfair dismissal claims against an employer.
The Fair Work Commission has similarly increased the maximum amount of compensation which can be awarded for unfair dismissal claims lodged after 1 July 2025 from $87,500.00…
The Fair Work Commission has approved a new eligible protected action ballot agent: Lumi Technologies Pty Ltd – [2025] FWC 1900.
Protected action ballots can only be conducted by:
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), or A…
Phone: 02 6162 0216
Email: info@mbsfm.com.au
Website: www.mbsfm.com.au
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Plan ahead for longer leave coverage and consider how this may affect resourcing on your sites.
If you need advice or want to talk through how any of these changes impact your business, please contact our…
Changes to the ACT Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2009 (SOPA) commenced on Monday, 11 March 2024. In the past few weeks, we have received numerous queries from members, especially around the question of how these
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…inspectors, and have identified the following key focus areas that require attention to ensure compliance:
Working at Heights Scaffold Site house keeping Site security Site signage
If you require assistance with any of these areas, contact our Advisory Team.
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…builder/contractor/professional you are looking for, then select the category of work required and filter your search for a list of Master Builders who specialise in that type of work.
If you would like to confirm that your builder…
With recent amendments to the Workers’ Compensation ACT 1951 now passed, Silicosis has been recognised as a permanent injury.
This is in addition to fatal asbestos-related disease.
National research estimates that over 83,000 silicosis cases will occur
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From 1 July 2025, changes to skilled migration could affect your ability to bring in overseas workers:
The Core Skills Occupation List will replace the current list for visa eligibility. Skilled visa income thresholds are going up: Core/Temporary…
Members are reminded that the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2020 (MA000020) contains a provision relating to the industry specific redundancy scheme that applies upon termination of employment in most circumstances, including resignation.
The meaning of redundancy
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…Hence, the practice is prohibited in the ACT. You can find guidance on high-low lifts here.
If you have any questions about your WHS obligations, please reach out to our Workplace Relations and Legal Team on 02 6175 5900.
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https://issuu.com/mba410/docs/mba_canberra_builder_aug_2018__webpdf
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