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Land availability and affordability
Ensuring a reliable pipeline of residential land is crucial to improve housing affordability, maintain construction capacity, and enable the ACT housing system to respond to community demand.
REPRESENTING YOU
We are your voice
Master Builders ACT is your voice to all levels of government and within industry on key issues, representing all five construction sectors to make sure your concerns and priorities are heard by government and industry decision-makers.
Join us today as we strive to build lasting government, industry and political relationships to build Canberra better.
WHAT WE FIGHT FOR
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Key industry issues
Our advocacy efforts are guided by key issues that matter to our members. Every issue we take up with government is towards the goal of building Canberra better, and building a quality industry for our members and the ACT region.
The cost of doing business
Reducing tax burdens, compliance costs, licensing fees and other overheads that hinder growth is essential for a sustainable and resilient building sector.
Housing supply and delivery
Urgent structural reform is needed to ensure Canberra builders can deliver up to 30,000 homes for the ACT by 2030 under the National Housing Accord.
Fair and functional regulation
Reducing red tape and regulatory burden makes doing business easier, and allows builders to keep building the homes and infrastructure Canberra needs.
Building our future workforce
Investment in skills, attracting young people to trades and encouraging more women into construction are key to safeguarding our future workforce capacity.
Supporting Canberra businesses
Ensuring that Canberra construction businesses get first priority in procurement processes for local projects, including significant government initiatives.
Recent key advocacy topics
- National Construction Code 2025 implementation
- Fair Work Commission legislation review
- Work Health and Safety
- Lease Variation Charge
- Small Business Insurance
- Trade contractor licensing
- Developer licensing
- Regulated transport worker
- Fuel and supply costs
- Nominee liability
- Secure local jobs
HOW WE ADVOCATE
What we do
Our advocacy efforts include:
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Engaging with government We meet regularly with members of government and the opposition to discuss critical issues affecting our industry and make informed recommendations that benefit our sector and the community.
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Policy development We craft detailed submissions and policy papers addressing specific industry issues that matter to our members.
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Research We conduct and contribute to research to ensure our advocacy is underpinned by data-driven insights. This research supports our position and helps guide decision-making by policymakers.
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Media engagement We publicise and promote our views, research and positions on key issues to the media to help put pressure on governments to make decisions that lead to favourable outcomes for our industry.
HOW WE ADVOCATE
Our approach
Our approach to advocacy is collaborative and member-focused. We prioritise open communication and engagement with our members through various channels:
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Member consultation through regular communications and Member Forums
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Escalation of issues raised by our members to the relevant government authorities
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Involving our members by asking for their experiences and insights to guide research and submissions and strengthen our advocacy efforts
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Formal submissions and meetings to present findings and discuss recommendations
Industry Committees
We provide members with opportunities to both participate in industry leadership and be represented at the highest levels of government, industry and the community.
Whether you’re looking to have your say through one of our member committees or benefit from our advocacy on your behalf, our committee network ensures your voice is heard.
Member Forums
Our Member Forums are based on our five sectors, and provide members with a direct voice on the issues affecting their sector.
Members can join the forum that best aligns with their business:
- Residential Builders
- Commercial Builders
- Civil Contractors
- Subcontractors & Suppliers
- Professional Services
ACT Construction Industry Safety Reference Group (ACIRSG)
ACIRSG brings together safety professionals and industry leaders to discuss emerging workplace health and safety issues, share best practice, and contribute to improved safety outcomes across the ACT construction industry.
Representing you
Master Builders ACT represents members across a wide range of government, industry and community committees. These appointments ensure the voice of our members is heard wherever important decisions affecting the building and construction industry are made.
Ministerial councils
We represent members on key ACT Government advisory bodies, including:
National industry bodies
We work alongside our national counterparts to influence policy and represent the ACT industry through:
Community and government forums
We collaborate with government, education providers and community organisations to strengthen our industry and workforce. Examples include:
- University of Canberra Consultative Committee
- Planning and Construction Chief Executives Forum
Specialist skills committees and alliances
We partner with industry organisations to strengthen skills, apprenticeships and workforce development.
This includes our apprenticeship alliance with:
- National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA)
- Master Plumbers Association (MPA)
These partnerships help ensure our members have access to a skilled, future-ready workforce while influencing training and workforce policy across the sector.
Got an advocacy issue? Get in touch.
If you have an issue or would like to contribute your voice to our advocacy efforts, we encourage you to get in touch with us.
Your voice is vital to shaping the future of our industry.