13/10/2025
Welcome to Issue 52 of The Advisor Newsletter.
The Queensland construction sector is facing a productivity crisis that demands urgent attention. With disputes escalating, costs rising, and industrial relations becoming increasingly complex, the status quo is no longer sustainable.
In this issue, we present Workforce Advisory's supplementary submission to the Queensland Productivity Commission - a comprehensive blueprint for reform centred on a proposed new Construction Code. This isn't about ideology; it's about restoring balance, accountability, and practical workability to major projects across Queensland.
We outline which restrictive practices must be eliminated, how digital monitoring can improve transparency, and why now is the critical moment for change — particularly as the CFMEU Inquiry continues to unfold.
Also in this issue, you'll find our latest articles on the CFMEU Queensland EBA variations, key insights from the Commission of Inquiry, and practical guidance for contractors navigating this evolving landscape.
The construction industry built Queensland. It's time we rebuild the framework that supports it.
Why It's Time for a New Code The Queensland construction sector stands at a crossroads. Productivity is falling, disputes are rising, and the relationship between government, unions, and industry is under more strain than at any time in recent memory. Workforce Advisory's supplementary submission to...
