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Court victory confirms construction leave entitlements beyond the building sector
Millions of dollars in long-service leave entitlements and ongoing liabilities might be owed by major businesses outside of the building sector. This follows two court decisions ... -
Legrand acquires Computer Room Solutions
Legrand has acquired Computer Room Solutions (CRS), complimenting Legrand’s existing data portfolio while introducing innovative offerings. CRS provides solutions and services the data centre white space. ... -
Federal Government pledges $2.3 billion to residential solar batteries
The Albanese Government has pledged $2.3 billion to assist homeowners buy batteries to store solar power and lower their energy costs. This has been a rather ... -
Flow Power deploys Canadian anti-hail technology
Australian energy retailer Flow Power is collaborating with Canadian Solar to distribute anti-hail modules on Australian solar and storage projects. The first Flow Power project to ... -
Five must-know tax tips for tradies
The end of the financial year is fast approaching and for small trade and construction businesses including family-run operations, tax time can be a stressful period ... -
HIA: Support for tradies and apprentices critical to housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the coalition’s budget reply proposal to provide $12,000 in financial support for small businesses and tradies taking on apprentices, ... -
The ARC welcomes national licensing scheme for electricians
The Australian Refrigeration Council has welcomed the Albanese Government’s declaration to design a national licensing scheme for electricians. The ARC administers the national RAC licensing scheme ... -
Federal Government to design a national licensing scheme for electricians
The Albanese Government is set to work with states, territories, businesses and unions to design a national licensing scheme for electricians. This reform is a ... -
Electricians welcome Federal Government high-quality Australian electrical license
The Federal Governments revelation of a high-quality national electrical license has been welcomed by electricians, who have long campaigned for the move through the Electrical Trades ... -
Builder fined $65,000 for ignoring safety protocols on Elwood construction site
A builder from Willoworks Pty Ltd has been convicted and fined $65,000 in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court after metal scaffolding was assembled within 10cm of a ...
