The building industry watchdog's powers will be wound back to the "bare legal minimum" within days as the Albanese government pushes ahead with plans to scrap the regulator entirely.

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke announced on Sunday that building code regulation changes will come into effect from Tuesday before introducing legislation later in 2022 to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

Denita Wawn, Chief Executive of Master Builders Australia, told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast that Tony Burke was wrong to announce an adjustment to the ABCC's powers.

The building industry watchdog's powers will be wound back to the "bare legal minimum" within days as the Albanese government pushes ahead with plans to scrap the regulator entirely.
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke announced on Sunday that building code regulation changes will come into effect from Tuesday before introducing legislation later in 2022 to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission.
Denita Wawn, Chief Executive of Master Builders Australia, told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast that Tony Burke was wrong to announce an adjustment to the ABCC's powers.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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