As a result of improved technology and increased knowledge, termite protection systems are becoming more effective, more environmentally friendly and as a result less toxic to humans, pets and local wildlife. More and more termite management systems have removed dangerous chemicals replaced them with improved formulations that are more environmentally friendly.
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The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) have now released for public comment the first draft of the National Construction Code – Plumbing Provisions Volume 3. It is intended that the NCC be in placed by May 2011.
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A Government funded paid parental leave scheme will come into operation from 1 January 2011 for new births or adoptions.
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A company may now pay a dividend other than out of profits provided certain requirements are met. The changes may permit, for example, start up company or a company impacted by non-cash expenses, to pay a dividend.
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You may find yourself as the respondent to a Security Payment Claim, find out what steps you need to take and what your rights are.
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In March this year the Federal Government introduced national consumer laws that affected standard form contracts
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New Security of Payment laws (SOP) will allow a contractor or builder to make a claim for non payment on completed construction work or services and goods supplied to a client.
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An updated version of AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations — Construction and demolition sites, has been released.
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Federal Parliament has recently made some changes to the Bankruptcy Act. Here, is a summary of the main changes and what they might mean for your business
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This information sheet is aimed at providing builders with some useful tips on how a new home should be prepared to allow the easy installation of optical fibre broadband, whether the work is carried out by Telstra or another telecommunications provider. The sheet provides details for builders wanting to know more and can be passed onto new home owners.
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Payroll Tax is a tax imposed by state and territory governments on the “wages” paid by employers. Employers are liable for payroll tax when their total Australian wages exceed a certain level called the ‘exemption threshold’. Payroll tax rates and exemption thresholds vary between states.
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While the new modern federal awards commenced earlier this year many conditions, including the minimum wage rates, don’t start until 1 July.
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This information sheet will help you understand what Prime Cost items and Provisional Sum items are, and how to use them under HIA ACT Residential Building Contract for New Dwellings Contract and/or Alterations and Additions Contract.
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The NSW Government recently introduced stamp duty concessions under the NSW Home Builders Bonus (HBB) to stimulate the construction of new homes in NSW.
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