Master Builders strives to be the preferred commentator and information source for building and construction industry issues within Queensland.

Faced with the challenges of communicating the complexities of the building and construction industry to the community and industry, we pride ourselves on consistently delivering a united voice on behalf of our members and the broader industry.

Industry backs Budget focus on housing and skills as crisis continues

The building and construction industry has welcomed the Crisafulli Government’s first budget, applauding its strong focus on housing and addressing the workforce shortage.

25 June 2025

Queensland’s 2025–26 Budget needed to reshape housing and industry

The building and construction industry is sending a clear message to the state government: the 2025–26 Queensland State Budget must be transformative.

23 June 2025

Approvals decline as industry pushes for productivity overhaul

A worrying plunge in approvals of new homes across Queensland has industry again urging government to make productivity priority one in the race to reach ambitious housing targets.

10 June 2025

Building approvals slump highlights need for bold productivity action

The latest regional building approvals figures show a sharp rise in the number of units given the green light across Queensland – but a closer look reveals the real story.

19 May 2025

Industry applauds stamp duty axe – but more reform needed to boost housing supply

Master Builders welcomes the new laws abolishing stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers, which kick in today (1 May).

1 May 2025

Skills shortage threatens to stall Queensland’s construction future

Building approvals for new houses and units have plummeted again across the majority of the state, with industry leaders spotlighting a critical skills shortage threatening to stall construction further.

16 April 2025

Gold-medal-standard productivity vital for Games legacy

Queensland’s building and construction industry is on the starting blocks to deliver the program of works for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games – but red tape must be cut and productivity restored on building sites to help it reach the finish line.

25 March 2025

Queensland housing approvals: positive policy steps, but numbers fall short

Headway is being made on policy to boost housing supply in Queensland – but the latest regional building approvals numbers confirm there is still much work to be done.

17 March 2025

Construction reform priority one as Productivity Commission gets green light

With the cogs of the re-established Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) set to move, industry is doubling down on its calls to unlock construction.

13 March 2025

Red tape reform key to unlocking industry in pursuit of housing target

The building and construction industry is applauding strong steps by the Crisafulli Government to cut red tape and drive down costs, as the state continues to chase down its housing targets.

11 February 2025

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