Victoria’s new competence test for building surveyors and inspectors commenced on 1 September 2026. What changed, and what is still outstanding.

Round 2 of Queensland’s Residential Activation Fund was doubled to $1 billion. What has been announced, and what the homes counter actually measures ...

R U OK? Day is today. The approved psychosocial code already names supervisors not noticing when workers are struggling as poor support.

Victoria and Queensland require builders to obtain foundations data before signing. Miss it and the law blocks you recovering the site cost.

ABS small area data shows 52 councils accounted for 66 per cent of new homes approved in July 2026. Brisbane led. The apartment map is narrower still.

Free TAFE, a $10,000 apprentice incentive and skilled migration are all in play. Here is what the latest data shows each one has moved.

Melbourne plumber Robert Cragg, known as Johno the Plumber, on care factor, trade accountability and why site standards keep slipping.

The Queensland Housing Code commenced 1 September 2026. Site cover, setbacks, what councils can still vary, and the date the old rules expire.

Treasury's interim report puts state variations at 600 extra pages. The immediate action is a recommitment. The mechanisms sit in further work.

NSW lifted certifier penalties to $1.1 million while New Zealand removed building consent for small homes entirely. Two bets on who verifies the work.

Treasury's draft trust tax law adds an election letting builders keep the trust and skip a restructure. Submissions close 18 September 2026.