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NSW Trade Licence Data Refresh: April 2026 Update
TradieVerify has completed a full re-verification of NSW trade licences against the Fair Trading public register.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
QBCC Licence Fees in 2026-27: How the Annual 1 July Indexation Works
QBCC licence fees increase on 1 July each year under Queensland's indexation policy. How the system works for 2026-27…
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…
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…
NSW Home Building Compensation Fund in 2026: What's Changing and What Isn't
NSW Home Building Compensation cover in 2026: the $20,000 threshold, 6-year major defect cover, checking a builder's…
Victoria Building Practitioner Registration in 2026: The BPC Replaces the VBA
Victoria's building regulator changed on 1 July 2025: the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) replaced the VBA. What…
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…
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…
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