The Latest Breaking News from Porter Davis

Threats and profanity as builder collapse boiled over

Staff and home owners were at each other's throats as a state insurance scheme struggled with "unprecedented" demand after a construction giant went bust.

AAP · Dec 2, 2025

Dodgy builder 'nightmares' spark protections shake-up

Victims of dodgy builders have been promised easier access to a state-operated insurance scheme to fix shoddy work under a consumer law shake-up.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025

More deposit bailout cash after home builder collapse

Victorian taxpayers will again come to the rescue of customers who lost their home deposit after the builder went belly up.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Porter Davis creditor talks fail to answer debt queries

Representatives of hundreds of creditors owed millions of dollars by builder Porter Davis have met liquidators for an update on getting their money back.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Porter Davis creditors get report on builder’s collapse

Creditors for building company Porter Davis will meet with liquidators and have been handed a 240-page report on the circumstances behind its collapse.

The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023

Porter Davis creditors get report on builder's collapse

Creditors for building company Porter Davis will meet with liquidators and have been handed a 240-page report on the circumstances behind its collapse.

AAP · Jun 14, 2023

How did the construction industry enter an insolvency crisis, and how can it get out?

The construction industry insolvency crisis is sweeping the nation, and it's devastating for both consumers and builders. So what can be done about it?

ABC News · Jun 5, 2023

Porter Davis liquidation leaves families with half-finished homes, as ASIC data reveals scale of construction company collapses

Mali wanted to achieve the "great Australian dream" of owning her own home. It turned into a nightmare when one of the country's largest builders collapsed.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Builders face more scrutiny after Porter Davis collapse

Victorian construction businesses will face court action if they fail to arrange necessary insurance in time, in changes prompted by the Porter Davis collapse.

The New Daily · May 15, 2023

Liquidator has some rare good news for Porter Davis clients

Porter Davis customers will soon be able to access plans, permits and other key documents related to their build for free.

The New Daily · Apr 29, 2023