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Stay up to date with Australian trade licensing changes, industry data, and seasonal updates for tradies and homeowners.

Industry Data

Australia's Tradie Shortage: 116,700 Workers Needed to Meet Housing Targets

Australia needs 116,700 additional workers to meet housing targets. Here's what the tradie shortage means for…

27 Feb 2026 tradie shortage, skilled workers
Industry Data

Home Building Approvals Hit 4-Year High: 2026 Recovery Update

Australian dwelling approvals rose 12.8% in 2025 to hit a 4-year high. Here's the state-by-state breakdown and what it…

27 Feb 2026 building approvals, housing recovery
Regulatory NSW

NSW Fair Trading & Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes Explained

The NSW Government has introduced the Fair Trading & Building Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. Here's what it means for…

27 Feb 2026 NSW, Fair Trading
Regulatory

New Unfair Trading Practices Bill 2026: What Tradies and Homeowners Need to Know

The federal Unfair Trading Practices Bill 2026 introduces penalties up to $50M. Here's what it means for tradies,…

27 Feb 2026 consumer protection, Australian Consumer Law
Regulatory QLD

QBCC Licence Fee Changes Coming in 2026: What Tradies Need to Know

The QBCC has announced licence fee changes for 2026. Find out how the new fee structure affects Queensland builders and…

18 Feb 2026 QBCC, licence fees
Industry Data

How Many Licensed Plumbers Are There in Australia in 2026?

Explore the latest data on licensed plumber numbers across Australian states and territories, including trends and…

14 Feb 2026 plumbing, industry data
Industry Data

Licensed Electricians by State: 2026 Data Breakdown

A data-driven look at licensed electrician numbers across Australian states and territories in 2026, with trends and…

12 Feb 2026 electricians, industry data
Regulatory NSW

NSW Home Building Compensation Fund: 2026 Changes Explained

NSW has updated its Home Building Compensation Fund rules for 2026. Learn how the changes affect builders, contractors…

10 Feb 2026 NSW, home building compensation
State Update VIC

Victoria Building Practitioner Registration Changes in 2026

Victoria is updating building practitioner registration requirements in 2026. Learn what changes are coming for…

7 Feb 2026 Victoria, VBA
Industry Data

Fastest Growing Trade Occupations in Australia (2026)

Which trade occupations are growing fastest in Australia? We break down the 2026 data on emerging trades and workforce…

5 Feb 2026 industry trends, trade occupations
Seasonal

End of Financial Year 2026: Tax Deductions Every Tradie Should Know

Maximise your tax return this EOFY. Here are the key tax deductions available for Australian tradies and contractors in…

1 Feb 2026 tax deductions, EOFY
Regulatory

New Asbestos Regulations in Australia: What Changes in 2026

Australia is tightening asbestos regulations in 2026. Learn what the new rules mean for tradies, builders and…

28 Jan 2026 asbestos, regulations

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