The review examines whether the engineered stone ban is operating effectively, identifies any unintended consequences and assesses health risks for workers when processing benchtops, panels and slabs made from alternative materials that may or may not contain crystalline silica. There are 11 findings, 6 recommendations and suggestions for 3 future areas of research.

Infrastructure and buildings are responsible for almost a third of Australia’s emissions. This report sets out a plan to overcome worker shortages that are holding Australia back from decarbonising infrastructure projects. It identifies the make-up of the workforce that can decarbonise infrastructure projects, while pinpointing four recommendations to help it upskill and grow.

The upcoming Australian Government's Economic Reform Roundtable is a significant opportunity to address the barriers holding back the building and construction industry, and with it, Australia’s housing supply. The industry is constrained by outdated systems, inconsistent regulation and severe skill shortages. This paper outlines the reforms the industry believes are essential.

The Culture Standard provides a framework for clients and contractors to work together to address significant challenges facing the construction industry. It seeks to leverage procurement processes to transform the industry’s capacity and effectiveness and improve the lives of its workers.

This interim report proposes a reform program to improve productivity across the Queensland construction industry. It finds that productivity in the industry had fallen 9% since 2018. It makes 21 recommendations and identifies 12 directions for reform, focused on four key areas: government procurement, land use and building activity regulation, and labour market operation.