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102 Reasons to Back the Territory’s Residential Sector
September delivered one of the strongest months for Northern Territory residential construction in years, highlighting the resilience of the sector and the broader economic value created every time a new
Construction Ready to Lean in on Territory’s Skills Challenge
Master Builders Northern Territory has welcomed the new Skills NT Plan 2026–2029 and its focus on stronger partnerships between schools, training providers and industry. MBNT CEO Sallyann Innes said industry
Government changes making it harder to build in the Territory
New inflation figures show the cost of building and renting in Darwin continues to rise, reinforcing concerns that further government policy changes will only make it harder to deliver the
Builders warn tax reforms may not mean more homes
In a strongly worded speech addressing both award nominees and Master Builders Northern Territory members at the 30th anniversary of the MBNT Excellence in Building and Construction Awards, chief executive
Master Builders NT welcomes major construction investment – local industry must be at its heart.
Master Builders Northern Territory (MBNT) has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s proposal to deliver major new corrections infrastructure at Holtze, saying the investment represents a significant opportunity for the Territory’s
Master Builders NT welcomes the map – now let’s build the road
Master Builders Northern Territory has welcomed the release of the Northern Territory Housing Strategy 2026–2030, saying the document identifies many of the right priorities for increasing housing supply but must
Policy Update: Changes to the definition of a Construction Project under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011
AN IMPORTANT WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS On 28 May 2026, the definition of a Construction Project under the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations
Anger Over Trump Tower Plan
A developer with plans to build 1175 new homes in Darwin has questioned the effectiveness of going cap-in-hand to overseas developers when homegrown projects are denied government approvals. Bayview developer
NT housing market surges with 19 per cent increase: Govt grants getting the job done
NT housing market surges with 19 per cent increase: Govt grants getting the job done
Northern Territory Government Provides Certainty for Construction Industry
Master Builders Northern Territory has welcomed the Northern Territory Government’s decision not to adopt the National Construction Code (NCC) 2025 updates at this time, describing it as a practical and considered
HAFF Opens the Door to New Residential Building Opportunities in the NT and across Australia
New Housing Australia Future Fund construction opportunities are opening up for residential builders across the country, including in the Northern Territory. This matters because we are in a critical time
Fuel Crisis Affects NT Housing Sector
Host: Builders in the NT and farther afield in Australia are now refusing to sign fixed term contracts due to the rising cost of material. The fuel crisis has seen