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'You won't win': public servant details union clash

A rogue union boss told an official, "You've chosen to take us on - anyone who does that does not win," during a campaign of harassment, an inquiry has heard.

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

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.

Some deposits lost as Porter Davis liquidators urge patience

Some deposits lost as Porter Davis liquidators urge patience

Property owners caught up in the collapse of Porter Davis will lose their deposits as plans for their homes are held hostage.

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How to reduce your risk when seeking out a builder or protecting a construction project

Two giants in the building industry have failed in recent weeks, leaving trails of unpaid debts. So how can customers keep their money safe?

Construction company collapses tipped to continue due to rising material costs, interest rates hikes

Experts say the rate of construction companies going broke is set to continue across the country, as material costs and interest rates rise. Some builders say the situation is tougher than following the global financial crisis.

Building industry watchdog inundated with claims after Oracle Platinum Homes collapse

A month after the devastating collapse of Oracle Platinum Homes, some affected home owners have begun the painful process of finding new builders to start from scratch while others race to finish what’s left.

Oracle is the latest builder to run out of money and there could be more — what rights do you have as a Queensland home owner?

Oracle is the latest builder to "hit the wall", leaving more than 300 would-be Queensland home owners in the lurch. Here's the steps you should take if your builder runs out of cash.

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Oracle customers face wait on homes in Qld

Oracle customers face wait on homes in Qld

Hundreds of customers caught up in the collapse of Queensland-based builder Oracle Homes face a long wait to get their mandatory insurance claims paid.

Oracle Homes goes into liquidation owing $14m and leaving 300 homes incomplete

Oracle Homes goes into liquidation owing $14m and leaving 300 homes incomplete

A building watchdog says it is a "very sorry day" for those affected by the company's announcement, including about 300 home owners and 70 employees.

Corruption watchdog investigates Queensland Building and Construction Commission as complaints almost double

Corruption watchdog investigates Queensland Building and Construction Commission as complaints almost double

The state's corruption watchdog has revealed complaints about the Queensland Building and Construction Commission or its board rises, with one investigation launched.

Independent review into Queensland Building and Construction Commission recommends overhaul of regulator's structure and culture

Independent review into Queensland Building and Construction Commission recommends overhaul of regulator's structure and culture

A damning report into the effectiveness of Queensland's building and construction watchdog recommends sweeping reforms to overhaul the troubled regulator after finding its organisational structure and processes were not fit-for-purpose.

Cyclone Debbie just the beginning for Queensland family battling CommInsure to fix their roof

Cyclone Debbie just the beginning for Queensland family battling CommInsure to fix their roof

After two failed roof rebuilds that created more damage than good, this North Queensland family blames CommInsure for leaving their home a veritable construction site that remains unsafe five years after Cyclone Debbie.

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