Revised: Coag Initiatives Will Boost Productivity In Building Sector




4th July 2008 -
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Master Builders Acting CEO, Richard Calver said: “Both these initiatives will have positive impacts on productivity and efficiency in the Australian building and construction industry.
Master Builders Welcomes Senate Report On Housing Affordability




18th June 2008 -
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Unlocking urban infrastructure impediments, particularly at the local government level. A more streamlined and efficient development approval system. A review into optimal funding arrangements between the federal, state, territory and local governments.
Development Assessment Forum Celebrates 10th Anniversary




17th June 2008 -
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Statement by Richard Calver, Acting Chief Executive Officer Master Builders Australia, the peak building and construction industry association, believes the Development Assessment Forum (DAF) has an important role to play in achieving a more simplified, transparent, and cost effective development approvals process. Mr Calver said, “The forum is unique in that the Commonwealth Government, as well as State and local Governments, industry and the Local Government Association are represented.
Abigroup Addresses Skills Shortages Through Staff Training




11th June 2008 -
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On 4 June, 32 Abigroup foremen and leading hands working on the Bonville Upgrade on NSW’s North Coast graduated from a TAFE NSW computer course.
Prime Minister Opens The New Mater Mothers' Hospitals




4th June 2008 -
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, The Governor of Queensland Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, Premier Anna Bligh and the Archbishop of Brisbane John Bathersby officially opened the new Mater Mothers’ Hospitals in Brisbane on 30 May 2008. More than 500 people attended the two-hour event that involved a tour of the hospital.