…provide stronger and more varied support systems for women in the building and construction industry. Click here to view the Women Building Australia launch video.
We also heard about the success of HomeBuilder across Australia, and the important role…
…will be contacted about the time and date of your exam. The exam takes 90 minutes and must be completed in person.
Click here to access the ACT Government Class A, B, C Licence Exam Study Notes
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…emissions.
These amendments to the Act require an amendment to the Planning and Development Regulation 2008 (the Regulation) to set thresholds for these requirements to apply. The associated amendment to the Regulation is anticipated to commence 1 March 2022…
…Claim: under the SOPA, the right to claim payment flows from the service of a valid Payment Claim. Builders and contractors should ensure they comply with the formal requirements when issuing a Payment Claim (such as the requirement to include…
…good faith bargaining requirements are not followed, an application can be made to the Fair Work Commission for intervention in the process.
Further information
Its not too late to register for the Member Workshop next Wednesday…
Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) (the Act) passed on 11 June 2020.
The Act imposes new obligations on builders for certain buildings. The classes of buildings will be prescribed by the regulations, set to be released
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https://issuu.com/mba410/docs/mba_canberra_builder_issue_2_2020_v7
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…the online form.
If you do not dispose of ACM and contaminated debris properly, you will be prosecuted. If you want to report an incident, you can use the online form available on the WorkSafe ACT website.
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…designed knowing when the 2022 amendments will commence.
Whilst there was no update or confirmation of any transitional periods at the time of writing, MBA ACT wishes to inform members of the following:
MBA ACT is currently working on…
…changes in the operational requirements of the employer’s enterprise, and the employer has complied with any obligation imposed by an applicable modern award or enterprise agreement to consult about the redundancy.
It is not a genuine redundancy if the
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…environmental risks associated with important development work in our community.
Please note that new Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESC Plans) presented to the EPA for endorsement will need to reference, and conform with these new Guidelines.
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…who produce spatial data or engage others to do so will need to migrate their workflow and the data they produce to GDA2020.
The ACT Surveyor General Greg Ledwidge will provide additional information for members over the coming months.
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…dispute resolutions that the parties may (or must) follow before commencing legal proceedings.
In the MBA Home Building Contract, the parties must attempt to resolve the dispute in accordance with the procedure of dispute resolution (clause 29) under the…
The ACCC is urging all small businesses to protect their information when using digital and online tools. False billing and phishing scams are the most commonly reported scams.
Five simple steps to avoid scams Inform and educate your staff…
According to the Building and Construction General On-Site Award 2020 (‘the Building Award’) a dispute can be referred to the Fair Works Commission (‘FWC’) if internal attempts have failed.
In a recent matter, the CFMMEU referred a dispute
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The ACT Government introduced new regulations impacting the cutting of material containing crystalline silica with a power tool or other mechanical process, however, the commencement of these regulations was delayed until 17 October 2022. We are aware that there
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…entitlements including leave, public holidays, hours of work, breaks and rosters, allowances, penalty rates and other payments The role of unions Right of entry and union membership Industrial action Protections at work including protection from discrimination Ending employment Independent contractors…
…housing,” Mr Hopkins explained.
Mr Hopkins said, “Canberra, like many cities across Australia, is currently in a fierce competition to attract skilled workers to meet the needs of local employers. Lack of suitable and affordable housing is cited as…
…ACT and Commonwealth Governments. The integrity and stability of the building and construction industry depends on all participants paying on time.
If you have concerns about payment times, please reach out to our Workplace Relations and Legal Team on…
…other) when investigating a suspected WHS breach. The entry permit holder is required to notify you of its intention to record. It is important that you are aware of your rights and obligations when it comes to right of entry.
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The tax-year end of 2022-2023 is upon us and we have been notified of some changes to the Work From Home (WFH) tax deduction. Since the pandemic many companies have made use of WFH arrangements for all levels of
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…the company pleaded guilty to charges laid against it for the serious injury of Mr Matthew Thompson. In March 2021 Mr Thompson was working as a delivery driver and was unloading from the rear of his van in Griffith when…
…would have been if no IFA had been agreed to. This involves calculating the employee’s financial and (sometimes non-financial) entitlements under the IFA and comparing them to the applicable award/EBA to assess whether the employee is better off than they…
…to attract women to the industry, and train and support them throughout their career.
You can read the Discussion Paper here.
We also encourage our members to complete the survey on the ACT Government Your Say website here.
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…Year period and where the purpose is to give employees all of their accumulated annual leave.
To view a sample notice, click here.
Where an employee does not have sufficient leave accrued for the entire shutdown…
…Year period and where the purpose is to give employees all of their accumulated annual leave.
To view a sample notice, click here.
Where an employee does not have sufficient leave accrued for the entire shutdown…
WorkSafe ACT has raised increasing concern for vulnerable workers in the construction industry, citing a rise in workers’ compensation claims made by young and at-risk employees. Occupations such as labourers, carpenters, joiners, and electricians are among those most frequently
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Our call to the ACT Government is simple – we urge Government to reconsider their decision, to immediately reinstate the original funding, and to commit to sustainable and increasing funding for the sector in the next ACT budget.
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…can access the following resources:
Getting a Secure Local Jobs Code Certificate Secure Local Jobs Code: A guide to completing you Labour Relations, Training and Workplace Equity Plan 8 obligations For Secure Local Jobs Code Certified Entities
The ACT…