Government's Budget amendments welcomed but miss the central flaw
Master Builders Australia welcomed federal Budget amendments but says they fail to fix the core problem with the legislation. No specific details of the amendments or the flaw are provided in the article.
Do the federal Budget amendments fix the problems affecting builders?
Builders and contractors may be affected by Budget legislation changes. The unresolved core flaw could have ongoing impacts on business costs or conditions.
Key takeaways
- Master Builders Australia welcomed the federal Budget amendments but says they don't fix the central flaw.
- The core issue with the Budget legislation remains unresolved despite government changes.
- No detail is provided about what the amendments cover or what the flaw is.
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