It’s time to put Australia’s governments’ tradie fetish in the bin
If you look at governments' tradie-focused announcements, "you would believe there is literally no other industry in Australia".
Hipages becomes latest Aussie startup to IPO on the ASX — here’s how it got there
As of 11am this morning, Sydney-based tradie marketplace startup Hipages is live on the ASX, with a market cap of $318.5 million.
Infrastructure megaprojects “are too slow to be effective stimulus” and should be a last resort: Grattan Institute
Governments should focus on upgrading and improving existing infrastructure, according to a new paper from the Grattan Institute.
The construction sector is plagued by late payments: Here’s how to protect your business
There are preventative actions that every small business owner can take to mitigate late payments and avoid drowning in debt.
Social housing was one mammoth missed budget opportunity — and Australia’s leading economists agree
Last night, Labor delivered its alternative budget, saying it would be investing $500 million in fast-tracking repairs to social housing.
Budget 2020: Building a granny flat? There’s a capital gains tax exemption for that
A capital gains tax exemption on granny flats will provide accommodation for elderly and disabled Australians.
Budget 2020: $7.5 billion for “key” transport infrastructure projects
The Morrison government will spend $7.5 billion on a range of state and territory transport infrastructure projects.
Skill shortage warnings as apprenticeship commencements fall to 1990s levels
Apprenticeship commencements have fallen 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking warnings skill shortages could hamper economic recovery.
Union urges construction trusts to protect sub-contractors from COVID-19 pay delays
The CMFEU is urging the Berejiklian government to introduce statutory trusts to protect sub-contractors from extended payment times.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank
The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
‘You’re looking in the wrong places, at the wrong faces’: A recap of the government’s Women’s Job Creation Forum
Kristine Scheul reflects on the virtual Women’s Job Creation Forum hosted by Minister for Women Marise Payne.
As we approach the fiscal cliff, could social housing and construction-tech be Australia’s bungee cord?
There is a post-pandemic economic recovery opportunity staring us in the face. It’s construction-tech and social housing.
