Urgent governance reform needed for TasBuild
The HIA is calling for urgent governance reform of TasBuild, Tasmania's construction industry long service scheme. It says the compulsory builder levy is being administered poorly and lacks proper oversight.
What's wrong with TasBuild and how does it affect Tasmanian builders?
Affects all Tasmanian builders who pay the compulsory TasBuild levy. Poor governance could mean funds are mismanaged, impacting long service entitlements and compliance costs.
Key takeaways
- The HIA is demanding urgent governance reform of Tasmania's TasBuild long service scheme.
- TasBuild is funded by a compulsory levy on every Tasmanian builder.
- HIA claims the scheme is being administered without proper oversight or accountability.
- Builders paying into the scheme may be at risk if governance issues are not addressed.
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