2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission
Master Builders Australia has lodged its 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission outlining key priorities for the building and construction industry ahead of the federal budget.
What does Master Builders want in the 2026-27 federal budget?
Budget priorities could shape tax, wages, and funding conditions affecting builders and contractors nationally.
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