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State gives millions to builders but industry to demand more assistance

Despite 13 major builders receiving government payments to the tune of $13 million, the Western Australian Government is being called on to do more to support an embattled building industry.

Builder seen through window frame on building site in Perth, Western Australia
WA’s building regulations have been branded the weakest in the nation. (Image source: Craig Francis/API Magazine)

Western Australia’s peak industry body for builders is this week holding talks with the State Government in a bid to have it increase its support that has already seen $13 million worth of relief payments paid to 13 building companies.

Master Builders Association of WA (MBA WA) will this week engage in discussions to introduce further reforms to assist builders struggling to overcome the contractual risks that come with construction costs rising…

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