…without genuine community consultation’. We are calling for the ACT Greens Planning Bill to blocked, as this proposal will create more red tape and unnecessary strain on an industry that is carrying the territory’s economic survival on its shoulders.
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…complying with the new silica dust regulations. Prohibition and infringement notices have been issued to PCBUs who are non-compliant.
If you have any questions relating to your obligation in relation to silica dust safety, please contact our Workplace Relations…
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…the Prime Minister’s office. We will be able to provide more information to members in the coming days and weeks.
In the meantime, we would like to hear from members who may be experiencing delays or impacts on…
…on MBA Australia economic forecasts and feedback from our members, companies are concerned about an expected drop-off of new work in 6 months time. Action is required now to ensure that a pipeline of work exists in six to twelve…
…are reminded to:
Where contracts are yet to be signed, factor these delays into your construction period and/or date for practical completion. Speak with your clients about the possible delays that may be experienced AND issue notices for extension of…
…include attachments such as completion certificates, photos/videos, delivery documents, or other documents applicable to the contract.
If the payment is not made by the due date or where a response is not received in relation to the payment claim,…
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Further information about right of entry can be found here:
WorkSafe ACT Australian Building and Construction Commission
If you have specific queries or would like to speak to the IR & Legal Team about arranging some on-site Eight
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…under the FW Act, even if they may be non-compliant in terms of immigration law or visa conditions. Increasing the flexible unpaid parental leave entitlements from 6 weeks over 24 months to 20 Creating an entitlement to superannuation in the…
MBA Group Training has worked closely with SIMPEL to customise and implement a comprehensive site and workplace WHS risk management solution for MBA hosted apprentices. SIMPEL will streamline site safety visits, compliance checks and manage site access controls using
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The amendments made by the Fair Work Commission to multiple Awards, including the Building and Construction On-Site Award and the Clerks –œ Private Sector Award 2010 in response to the escalating COVID-19 crisis have been extended to 29 March
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…guests and the broader community in mind.
New dates for our annual awards nights:
Apprentice Awards (August) CCF Earth Awards (Friday 30 October 2020) Master Builders and Asset Construction Hire Excellence Awards (Saturday 28 November 2020)
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…that the dust levels did not exceed the threshold.
Why is this important:
Members are reminded that they are required to ensure the safety of all employees on site and in the workplace. Failure to comply with the
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…officials fined include current CFMMEU ACT secretary, Jason O’Mara and his deputy Zachary Smith, both hold ACT Government appointed advisory board positions.
The announcement of these penalties comes only a month after the CFMMEU and three of its officials…
…or disputes with neighbouring owners or residents; civil commotion or industrial disputes affecting any of the trades employed on the building work or supply of material for the building work; or any act, default or omission on the part of…
…changed: Contribution caps are set to increase for the first time since 2017. More information about what this means can be found here. Single Touch Payroll (STP) kicks in: Employers with more than 20 employees have been using STP since…
Canberra’s business community has been left scratching its heads after the Chief Minister’s revelation yesterday that Singapore Airlines decision to end direct flights between Singapore and Canberra was ‘not surprising’ given only last month the ACT Government’s Jobs and
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…the removal of programs to attract more women into the construction industry, the ACT budget fails to explain where the skilled workforce will come from to deliver more housing and infrastructure to support the ACT’s growth”, he said.
Mr…
…via this link – https://forms.office.com/r/rK85dNqHmm.
For more information on the ETWE process please visit the Secure Local Jobs Code website. Or, for more information on the changes and the action ACT Government is taking to abate modern slavery see…
…top priority. Click here to view our joint residential safety campaign video.
I would like to start by firstly acknowledging and congratulating our MBA Members and Partners who participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout last night. We are so…
…and to assess the impact on projects currently in the early planning stages.’
‘The MBA is calling for a minimum six-month transition period from the release of the full set of planning documents and a genuine commitment from Government…
On 2 June 2023 the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision to increase the National Minimum Wage and Award Minimum Rates by 5.75%.
This increase will come into effect from the first full pay period after 1
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…business to stay in business and keep their employees in jobs Targeted support for the most severely affected sectors, regions and communities; Household stimulus payments that will benefit the wider economy
We strongly back the moves to back businesses,
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