Master Menders Building Group

26/10/2026

There’s a place for you in the trades.

Hannah makes a great point in this conversation: construction offers young women so many paths—welding, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical and more.

As a builder, I’ve seen the talent women bring to our industry. We need to keep opening doors, give people a fair start and back them as they learn.

If you’re leaving school and weighing up your next step, take a look at a trade. And if you’re a parent, explore the options together.

It could be the start of something you’re proud to build. MBV President’s Podcast — watch or listen:

YouTube — MBV channel:
https://www.youtube.com/

Spotify — podcast series:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3kvhvQEHHSBoT0KmFQWfL7

Apple Podcasts — podcast series:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mbv-presidents-podcast/id1752818349

24/10/2026

Is AI Making Students Dumber? The Education Debate 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

As the school year draws to a close, many young people are asking themselves: what comes next?

Let’s help our school leavers navigate that decision with encouragement, practical advice and an open mind about where their strengths could take them.

As parents, we have an important role in building their confidence. Too often, I hear comments like, “You’re not strong enough” or “You’re not that way inclined.”

And I’ll be honest. I was one of those parents.

We want the best for our children, but sometimes our own picture of an industry can limit the opportunities we encourage them to explore.

A career in construction doesn’t have to mean working on the tools.

Our trades are essential. So are the people in estimating, design, project management, finance, administration, technology and customer service. As builders and directors, we rely on those skills every day to run our businesses and deliver projects.

A young person who enjoys numbers, organising, solving problems or working with people may have strengths our industry needs. Practical skills and confidence can also develop through training, experience and the right support.

One idea I’d like to see explored is bringing school leavers and parents together to meet people from across a building business, both on site and behind the scenes. Let them hear real experiences, ask questions and understand the different training and study pathways.

They don’t need to have their whole future worked out before taking a look.

As a builder, a parent and President of Master Builders Victoria , I want us to open those doors, not close them too early.

As this school year ends, let’s help our young people see the possibilities ahead. There is more than one way to help build Australia’s future.

19/10/2026

One registration. One fee. Clear standards.

In my last post, I outlined practical reforms that could help make housing easier and more affordable to deliver. Let’s start with registration.

For qualified practitioners working across multiple registration categories, we should be looking at how to bring the administration together and remove unnecessary duplication.

As a builder and President of Master Builders Victoria, I want a system that is straightforward to navigate, with clear requirements and fees that reflect an efficient process.

Each practitioner must still demonstrate the competence required for their approved categories. Their scope of work must remain clear, and accountability, safety and consumer protection must remain strong.

“One registration, one fee” is a practical reform Master Builders Victoria and our industry partners have put forward. It deserves constructive discussion with government and the regulator, informed by the people working within the system every day.

This reform alone won’t solve housing affordability. But reducing unnecessary administration is a sensible place to start.

Let’s make it easier for qualified people to get on with building, while maintaining the standards Victorians deserve.

Master Builders Victoria

16/10/2026

Building more homes means backing the people who build them. 🏡
As a builder and President of Master Builders Victoria , I want to see practical changes that help projects move forward and give the next generation a future in our industry.

Government, all parties and industry need to work together to:
• Review the taxes, levies and charges affecting housing delivery.
• Remove duplicated approval requirements and unnecessary delays.
• Publish clear information showing where approvals get held up.
• Give employers more support to take on apprentices and cover the real costs of training and supervision.

Our apprentices need experienced people beside them, passing on the skills and standards that will stay with them throughout their careers.

Safety, quality and consumer protection must remain strong.

More homes for Victorians. More opportunities for our next generation of tradies. That’s worth working together for.

09/10/2026

Proud to have some of our team alongside me at the Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards.

We didn’t take home an award, but our team came away with plenty:
• Fresh ideas from the projects recognised.
• A greater appreciation for the planning, teamwork and detail behind award-winning homes.
• Motivation to keep learning and improving our own work.

As a builder and business owner, I want our people to see what others are achieving, learn from their peers and feel proud to be part of this industry.

Sharing a night together away from the pressure of the working week matters too. Our people put enormous effort into our projects, on site and behind the scenes. They deserve to be part of these celebrations.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists, and to the trades, suppliers and teams behind every project recognised.

Plenty to be proud of. Plenty to learn. Back to work with fresh ideas.

06/10/2026

Good luck to everyone heading to Master Builders Victoria excellence in housing awards this Friday at Crown behind every finalist are builders, trades, apprentices suppliers and office teams who have put in the work. You all deserve to feel proud whether your team takes home a trophy or not looking forward to celebrating with you, I’ll swap the work boots for the dress shoes and do my best to behave!

06/10/2026

Building a winning team : Pro sport vs Business secret’s - chatting with Emma King